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Mercedes V Class vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (48200 £ vs 36000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mercedes V Class

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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 Zafira Life has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £, while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12173 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: manages with and is therefore more efficient than the with . The difference is about per 100 km.

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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 V Class has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs a bit better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes V Class pulls somewhat stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 6.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is a bit lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers significantly more room – 1410 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1410 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs minimal better – up to 5010 L, which is about 110 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life slight takes the win – 914 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes V Class shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £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
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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
48200 - 83300 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
1901 - 1908 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall

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Is the Mercedes V Class offered with different drivetrains?

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

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