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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • very slightly more power
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

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 Zafira Life is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,392 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Zafira Life uses 7.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Zafira Life

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 Sprinter Bus offers very slightly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is markedly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 403 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries markedly more – 1,144 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 261 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is far ahead 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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 Zafira Life is a practical, no-nonsense people carrier that wraps flexible space and family-friendly features into a tidy, grown-up package. It’s comfy on long runs, easy to live with day to day, and wears its van roots with surprising style — the kind of sensible buy that still manages to smile.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Sprinter Bus have?

The Mercedes Sprinter Bus is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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