Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes C-Class Wagon – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

Hyundai i30 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 18451 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 5.30 L per 100 km.

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 C-Class Wagon has a convincingly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 540 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 6.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 767 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai i30 is noticeable lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 464 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers to a small extent more room – 490 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs to a small extent better – up to 1510 L, which is about 209 L more than the Hyundai i30.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon minimal takes the win – 565 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.