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Hyundai i10 vs Mercedes GLA comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (14,600 £ vs 38,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i10 or Mercedes GLA?

Hyundai i10 vs Mercedes GLA: Key differences

Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

i10

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i10 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,274 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i10 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

GLA

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 GLA offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 331 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 328 Nm more.

i10

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is clearly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 574 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLA offers significantly more boot space – 435 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLA carries slightly more – 500 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLA 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 £38,800
GLA

Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 74 km
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Hyundai i10

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Reviews Hyundai i10

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Theo
9 Dec 2025, 19:15:09

Ideal A/B-class car. It has the price of a good A-class but the size and presence of a B-segment car. The annoying thing is that only a bike rack is allowed on the towbar (on my i10 from 2020 — the 2nd generation already after 2015). I’m still waiting for an iX10 version: a bit taller but otherwise the same.

Mercedes GLA

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Reviews Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Lucien
1 May 2026, 07:12:24

GLA 180 petrol. Ideal for city and highway. Very smooth and quiet. The automatic gearbox is a delight. Average consumption 6.2 L/100 km. Special edition 180 Cyber Edition, leather seats....

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Gutter
24 Feb 2026, 21:53:27

Super nimble, very impressive power from this 1,300cc mild‑hybrid engine — in town, on the road and on the motorway for this 2025 GLA 180 Style AMG... premium interior!

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Serge
16 Jan 2026, 16:09:11

You have to compare like with like — the GLA should be compared to the Q3, not the Q2 as in your study!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 124 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
252 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Length
-
Width
1,680 mm
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
344 - 423 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i10 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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