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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Mercedes EQS?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,925 £.

EQS

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 EQS offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 405 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

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 more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is noticeably lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 597 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries markedly more – 883 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS 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.

from £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
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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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The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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