Compare performance (131 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes T Class 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.
Mercedes T Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,024 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes T Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers noticeably more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is only slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 118 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries markedly more – 630 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 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 T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.
detailsThe 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
23,000 - 30,500 £
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 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
135 - 167 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 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
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
521 - 630 kg
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 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
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
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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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