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Hyundai Kona vs Mercedes C Class Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 42600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Kona has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona performs decisively better – achieving up to 514 km, about 402 km more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

C Class Wagon

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 decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs evident better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 108 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C Class Wagon pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 755 Nm difference.

Kona

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 curb weight, Hyundai Kona is evident lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers hardly perceptible more room – 490 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs minimal better – up to 1375 L, which is about 75 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C Class Wagon to a small extent takes the win – 565 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Hyundai Kona
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km

Hyundai Kona

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The Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Hyundai Kona
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
42600 - 104400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
11 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
4355 - 4385 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1580 mm
Height
1454 - 1474 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1375 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.