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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,218 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 E-Class Estate offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 500 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 clearly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers very slightly more boot space – 615 L compared to 602 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries clearly more – 645 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is decisively ahead 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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Reviews Hyundai i30 Wagon

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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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The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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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