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Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mercedes EQT?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes EQT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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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 EQT is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,140 £.

EQT

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 Hyundai Nexo offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Nexo is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Nexo delivers markedly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 105 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, Mercedes EQT is barely lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers barely more boot space – 551 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries marginally more – 531 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo comes out modestly 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.

from £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type Hydrogen
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
Hyundai Nexo
Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Hyundai Nexo
Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 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
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
457 - 531 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
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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