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Hyundai i20 vs Mercedes GLS - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (90 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (18600 £ vs 96100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Mercedes GLS?

Hyundai i20

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Mercedes GLS

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

i20

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.

Hyundai i20 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18600 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 96100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai i20 manages with 5.70 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.80 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

GLS

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS has a significantly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 544 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.50 s. That’s about 7.30 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLS pulls convincingly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 678 Nm difference.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Hyundai i20 is decisively lighter – 1145 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 1405 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers hardly perceptible more room – 355 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLS evident takes the win – 695 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai i20 proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai i20 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £18,600
i20

Hyundai i20

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 90 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.70 L
Hyundai i20
Mercedes GLS

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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 GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Hyundai i20
Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption

Price
18600 - 24000 £
Price
96100 - 208500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.70 L
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
204 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1145 - 1170 kg
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
-
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Width
1775 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
-
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
445 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
333 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3

General

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

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.