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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Santa Fe
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 CLA Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,092 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 738 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
CLA Coupe
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 CLA Coupe offers moderately more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.
Santa Fe
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers substantially more boot space – 704 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 299 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes CLA Coupe
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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 CLA Coupe
The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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