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Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit lighter

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is markedly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,164 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

i30

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 is a bit lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 395 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries marginally more – 490 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
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
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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