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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes B Class - Differences and prices compared

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?

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i30 Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

B Class

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 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.

i30 Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

from about £33,100
B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 6.9 L
  • Electric Range : 83 km
Hyundai i30 Wagon
Mercedes B Class

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Hyundai i30 Wagon

4 (1 Reviews)
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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.

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Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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The 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.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
24800 - 30100 £
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
130 - 136 g/km
co2
56 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1316 - 1461 kg
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Length
4585 mm
Length
4419 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1475 mm
Height
1562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1650 L
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Payload
439 - 524 kg
Payload
505 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.8 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i30 Wagon have?

Available configurations include 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.