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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes G Class - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (288 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 106600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes G Class?
Santa Fe
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Hyundai Santa Fe has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55376 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 3.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.70 L. The difference is about 4.90 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class performs decisively better – achieving up to 468 km, about 414 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
G Class
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 G Class has a clearly edge – offering 605 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 317 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes G Class performs somewhat better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes G Class pulls significantly stronger with 1164 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 784 Nm difference.
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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 noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeable lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2485 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers hardly perceptible more room – 711 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs slight better – up to 2032 L, which is about 22 L more than the Mercedes G Class.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes G Class slight takes the win – 715 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes G Class is clearly superior overall 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.
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes G Class
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Mercedes G Class
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 G Class
The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes G Class
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51200 - 58600 £
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Price
106600 - 171000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
468 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
116 kWh
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co2
90 - 160 g/km
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
100 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
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Curb weight
2485 - 3085 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
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Length
4830 mm
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Length
4624 - 4873 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1931 - 1984 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Height
1973 - 1983 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
1990 - 2010 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
415 - 715 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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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, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
387 - 605 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
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Max Speed
196 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 220 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
760 - 1164 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.