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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,358 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

CLE 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 CLE Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

i30 Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai i30 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 602 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 312 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 Wagon carries slightly more – 490 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE 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 £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
Hyundai i30 Wagon
Mercedes CLE 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 CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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