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Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes EQB comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mercedes EQB?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes EQB: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • barely lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQB

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes EQB is visibly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,045 £.

EQB

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 EQB offers markedly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQB is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQB delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Nexo

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 Nexo is barely lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,105 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers very slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Nexo carries somewhat more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQB 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 £45,900
EQB

Mercedes EQB

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 292 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 468 - 535 km
Hyundai Nexo
Mercedes EQB

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Mercedes EQB

The Mercedes EQB is an electric compact SUV that dresses Mercedes' premium feel in practical clothing, with flexible seating and a serene, composed ride that turns everyday errands into a small luxury. It won't thrill the enthusiast, but for buyers who want a smart, spacious and well-made EV with tasteful tech and real-world usability, the EQB is a sensible, slightly buttoned-up choice that impresses without shouting.

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Hyundai Nexo
Mercedes EQB

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
5
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
-
Length
4,684 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
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Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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