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?
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.
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.
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.
The Hyundai i20 proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai i20 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
18600 - 24000 £
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Price
96100 - 208500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.70 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
128 - 129 g/km
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co2
204 - 310 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
7
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1145 - 1170 kg
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Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
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Trunk capacity
352 L
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Trunk capacity
355 L
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Length
-
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Length
5208 - 5233 mm
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Width
1775 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1782 - 1838 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
2400 L
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Payload
455 - 465 kg
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Payload
445 - 695 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
90 HP
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Power HP
333 - 634 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
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Torque
172 Nm
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
66 kW
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Power kW
245 - 466 kW
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.