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Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 1,169 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 132,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé?

Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé costs 132,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 108,043 £.

AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

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 AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers considerably more power – delivering 1,169 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 1,019 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé delivers substantially more torque with 2,000 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 1,750 Nm more.

i30

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 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,535 kg. The difference is around 1,220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers marginally more boot space – 400 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 shows a few small advantages 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 £24,600
i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Hyundai i30
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé transforms AMG's sports-car attitude into a surprisingly practical four-door package, pairing dramatic coupe looks with an interior that's both luxurious and genuinely usable. It's the choice for buyers who want supercar charisma without losing daily comfort — dramatic presence, a rorty soundtrack, and a chassis that turns routine drives into something worth smiling about.

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Hyundai i30
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
132,600 - 168,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
686 - 690 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
816 - 1,169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
1,800 - 2,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
600 - 860 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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