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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes GLB comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes GLB?
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes GLB: 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:
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.
Mercedes GLB is a bit cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,531 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 577 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
GLB
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB offers somewhat 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 GLB is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers visibly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 135 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, Mercedes GLB is marginally lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more boot space – 704 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes GLB holds a decisive overall lead 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 GLB
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes GLB
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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 GLB
The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes GLB
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
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Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
431 - 631 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 - 138 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
SUV
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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
1,840 - 2,280 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
540 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,861 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
485 - 505 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, 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
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-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
5.5 - 9.7 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
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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