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Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Vauxhall Vivaro?

Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Vivaro

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Vivaro is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,818 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers significantly more range – reaching up to 350 km, about 232 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

Vivaro

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 455 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 Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

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

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 443 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries considerably more – 1,226 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 566 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class stands well ahead of its rival 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 Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Mercedes S-Class
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 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
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, 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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