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Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mercedes EQS SUV?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes EQS SUV

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Nexo is substantially cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,058 £.

EQS SUV

Engine and Performance:

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 EQS SUV offers significantly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 454 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers significantly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 600 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 clearly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 740 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers noticeably more boot space – 645 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries moderately 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 EQS SUV 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
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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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The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
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Length
5,125 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
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Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
425 - 570 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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