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Mercedes V Class vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Mercedes V Class vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 Combo Cargo is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,032 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes V Class offers significantly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is substantially lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 821 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries moderately more – 908 kg compared to 781 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class holds a slight edge 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 £48,200
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Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Mercedes V Class
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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