Compare performance (237 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (28800 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes Vito Transporter has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7209 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Vito Transporter manages with 6.80 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes Vito Transporter: with 21.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.50 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter performs distinct better – achieving up to 474 km, about 127 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
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 Mercedes Vito Transporter has a noticeable edge – offering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs evident better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Transporter pulls a bit stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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 noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is slight lighter – 1916 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter performs distinct better – up to 6600 L, which is about 1700 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life slight takes the win – 914 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Transporter 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.
The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
28800 - 51600 £
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
8
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1916 - 2518 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4895 - 5390 mm
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Height
1910 - 1945 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 6600 L
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Payload
547 - 884 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 237 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Torque
270 - 500 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 174 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Mercedes Vito Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.