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Hyundai i20 vs Mercedes C-Class Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (100 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (17400 £ vs 42400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

Hyundai i20

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

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

i20 @ Hyundai Motor Company

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i20 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17400 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 25042 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.

C-Class Wagon @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Engine and Performance:

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 C-Class Wagon has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 580 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.10 s. That’s about 7.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Hyundai i20 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 97 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 820 Nm difference.

i20 @ Hyundai Motor Company

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Hyundai i20 is significantly lighter – 1088 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 667 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers noticeable more room – 490 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs evident better – up to 1510 L, which is about 345 L more than the Hyundai i20.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon slightly takes the win – 565 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £42,400
C-Class Wagon @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Mercedes C-Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
Hyundai i20
Mercedes C-Class Wagon

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Hyundai i20

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The Hyundai i20 is a cheeky small car that mixes smart styling with sensible practicality, feeling more polished and roomy than you might expect for the money. It’s an easy car to live with, offering engaging handling, a comfy cabin and useful equipment that make daily commutes and weekend errands notably less dull.

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Hyundai i20
Mercedes C-Class Wagon
i20 @ Hyundai Motor Company
C-Class Wagon @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
17400 - 24000 £
Price
42400 - 115300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
119 - 121 g/km
co2
11 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1088 - 1190 kg
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
4065 - 4075 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1775 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1450 - 1455 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Max trunk capacity
1165 L
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Payload
450 - 472 kg
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
79 - 100 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
166 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Torque
113 - 200 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
58 - 74 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1197 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.