Compare performance (140 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (24800 £ vs 33100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Mercedes B Class?
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.
Hyundai i30 Wagon has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8281 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.70 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.
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 B Class has a clearly edge – offering 238 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.80 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls decisively stronger with 450 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 197 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is minimal lighter – 1316 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 89 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers evident more room – 602 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i30 Wagon performs barely noticeable better – up to 1650 L, which is about 110 L more than the Mercedes B Class.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class hardly perceptible takes the win – 550 kg compared to 524 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes B Class shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.
The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.
detailsThe Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24800 - 30100 £
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Price
33100 - 52500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 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
83 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
130 - 136 g/km
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1316 - 1461 kg
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Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
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Trunk capacity
602 L
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Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
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Length
4585 mm
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Length
4419 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1796 mm
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Height
1475 mm
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Height
1562 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1650 L
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Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
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Payload
439 - 524 kg
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Payload
505 - 550 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
116 - 238 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.8 - 13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.