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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • markedly more electric range

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • somewhat more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter

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

Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Zafira Life uses 7.1 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is only slightly more efficient: consuming 24.7 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers markedly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 97 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

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 Transporter offers somewhat more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is clearly faster – reaching 130 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is marginally lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 10,600 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries substantially more – 2,641 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,727 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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