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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Mercedes B Class?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30 Wagon

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 i30 Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

i30 Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is barely lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,405 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers visibly more boot space – 602 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries slightly more – 550 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
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Hyundai i30 Wagon

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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Reviews Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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Adrian
17 Jan 2026, 21:20:42

As a practical user of the i30 1.5 wagon and the Skoda Scala, I can generally say the Hyundai is the better car. Why?

- Better cabin insulation
- More space for the driver, with a wider range of steering-wheel adjustment
- Interior is better made and fitted
- More comfortable driving position
- Handles better
- Stronger brakes

Cons:
- Higher fuel consumption
- Overall less modern styling
- Slightly weaker headlights vs. the Skoda

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Mercedes B Class

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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4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Peter
5 Mar 2026, 05:51:19

My wife and I have been driving a Mercedes W247 200d for seven years now, with 93,000 km on the clock. The car is very comfortable even on long trips and economical. At the last service the pads of the electric parking brake were replaced; otherwise no repairs. We love this car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
133 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
515 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
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
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30 Wagon?

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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