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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,222 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

CLA Coupe

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 CLA Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is visibly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers markedly more boot space – 602 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 Wagon carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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.

from £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Hyundai i30 Wagon
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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