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Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Vauxhall Corsa?

Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Corsa is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 84,399 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers considerably more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 311 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 479 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 590 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 990 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa holds a decisive overall lead 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 357 - 429 km
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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Mercedes S-Class
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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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