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Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,887 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers considerably more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 236 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

Combo Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 499 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is considerably lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 794 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries somewhat more – 781 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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