Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes EQB – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes EQB has the somewhat advantage in terms of price – starting at 45900 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe starts at 51200 £. That’s a price difference of about 5345 £.

In terms of range, the Mercedes EQB performs significantly better – offering up to 535 km, roughly 481 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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 performance, the Mercedes EQB clearly takes the lead – with 292 HP compared to 253 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 39 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQB is strongly faster – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That makes it around 2.80 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly ahead – reaching 196 km/h, while the Mercedes EQB tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is roughly 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQB pulls distinctly stronger, offering 520 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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 noticeably more seating – 7 vs 5.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2105 kg. The weight difference is around 185 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe takes the lead – 711 L compared to 495 L. That’s around 216 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Hyundai Santa Fe wins – up to 2032 L, about 322 L more than the Mercedes EQB.

Payload capacity also favors the Hyundai Santa Fe clearly – 665 kg compared to 435 kg. The difference is roughly 230 kg.

Overall, the Mercedes EQB proves to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.