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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes GLB – Which model is better for everyday use?
Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes GLB?
Santa Fe
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Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes GLB has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40500 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 10705 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 1.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
GLB
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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 GLB has a noticeable edge – offering 320 HP compared to 253 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLB pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
Santa Fe
@ Hyundai Motor Company
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLB is slightly lighter – 1640 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers somewhat more room – 711 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs to a small extent better – up to 2032 L, which is about 227 L more than the Mercedes GLB.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe distinct takes the win – 665 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Hyundai Santa Fe proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Santa Fe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £51,200
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51200 - 58400 £
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Price
40500 - 65300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
38 - 160 g/km
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co2
146 - 204 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
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Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
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Length
4830 mm
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Length
4634 - 4650 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1834 - 1850 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Height
1665 - 1692 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 253 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
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Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
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Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
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Torque
367 - 380 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 186 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, 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 All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.