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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • barely more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 339 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Vito Bus

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 Vito Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 8 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is only slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries a bit more – 1,077 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 194 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is decisively ahead 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 £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 248 - 370 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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Mercedes Vito Bus

The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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Reviews Mercedes Vito Bus

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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
186 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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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