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Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Movano comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 41,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Vauxhall Movano?

Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Movano: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Vauxhall Movano

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly 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 Movano is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,000 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers significantly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 306 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 356 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Movano is very slightly lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,360 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is clearly superior overall 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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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 Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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Vauxhall Movano

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

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