Compare performance (190 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,392 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.
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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers marginally more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is considerably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 918 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 642 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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.
The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.
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The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
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Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,993 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
114 - 190 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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