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Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

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  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Nexo

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.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,589 £.

C-Class Saloon

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 Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 670 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is moderately lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers a bit more boot space – 510 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries somewhat more – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is far ahead overall 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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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Hyundai Nexo

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Hyundai Nexo
Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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