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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes AMG GT?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Santa Fe is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,776 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers substantially more range – reaching up to 54 km, about 43 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

AMG GT

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 AMG GT offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 528 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 1,040 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is only slightly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 383 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries substantially more – 665 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 450 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe 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.

from £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 54 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes AMG GT

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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