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Vauxhall Movano vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (41,000 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Vauxhall Movano vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

  • significantly more electric range
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Movano

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.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Movano costs 41,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,232 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers significantly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 336 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

A Class Saloon

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 A Class Saloon offers somewhat more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

Both models offer the same torque – 450 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,530 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Vauxhall Movano
Mercedes A Class Saloon

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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Vauxhall Movano
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
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Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

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