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Hyundai Kona vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Mercedes GLC?

Hyundai Kona vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes GLC

4.3 (15 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,756 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers substantially more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 382 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

GLC

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 GLC offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is substantially lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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.

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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
Hyundai Kona
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Hyundai Kona
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
41 - 214 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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