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Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • visibly more power
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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 marginally cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter costs 26,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,391 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Sprinter Transporter

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 Sprinter Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 200 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is considerably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 737 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,156 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 194 - 444 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

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