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Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mercedes S-Class?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,105 £.

S-Class

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 S-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 431 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 500 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 somewhat lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers only slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries markedly more – 660 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is decisively 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.

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S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 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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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Hyundai Nexo
Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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