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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes EQE comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 57,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes EQE?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes EQE: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQE

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQE costs 57,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,860 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 691 km, about 637 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

EQE

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 EQE offers considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE delivers substantially more torque with 950 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 570 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeably lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 274 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries very slightly more – 665 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE stands well ahead of its rival 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 £57,600
EQE

Mercedes EQE

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 502 - 691 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes EQE

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 EQE

The Mercedes EQE glides like a silk-wrapped saloon from the future, pairing whisper-quiet refinement with a high-tech cabin that feels both modern and indulgent. For buyers who want electric luxury without shouting about it, the EQE is composed, comfortably confident, and just smug enough to feel special.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes EQE

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
57,600 - 94,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
502 - 691 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,540 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
4,946 - 4,964 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,961 mm
Height
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Height
1,492 - 1,510 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
545 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 220 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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