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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Mercedes EQS?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,874 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 240 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 6.

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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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers marginally more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

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 IONIQ 6 is visibly lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 658 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more boot space – 610 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 209 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries visibly more – 570 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 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 £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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The Hyundai IONIQ 6 glides down the road with a poise that feels more runway model than commuter car, its sleek silhouette promising efficiency without trying too hard. Inside, a calm, minimalist cabin packed with clever, usable tech makes it a compelling choice for buyers who want electric motoring that's smart, stylish and quietly practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
401 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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