Compare performance (218 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 50300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Mercedes GLC?
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 GLC costs 50300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27270 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai Kona: with 14.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Mercedes GLC with 14.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 714 km, about 200 km more than the Hyundai Kona.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC has a significantly 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 GLC is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs distinct better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 755 Nm difference.
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 noticeable lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly perceptible more room – 620 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs evident better – up to 1740 L, which is about 440 L more than the Hyundai Kona.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC somewhat takes the win – 600 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes GLC shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
23100 - 41600 £
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Price
50300 - 126600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
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Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
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co2
0 - 225 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
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Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 L
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Length
4350 - 4385 mm
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Length
4716 - 4845 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Width
1890 - 1913 mm
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Height
1580 - 1585 mm
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Height
1603 - 1647 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1300 L
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Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
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Payload
475 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 218 HP
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
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Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
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Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
85 - 160 kW
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.