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

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes GLC has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 887 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 1.70 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes GLC performs significantly better – achieving up to 128 km, about 74 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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 GLC has a markedly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 253 HP. That’s roughly 427 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 5.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 79 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC pulls significantly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Mercedes GLC is hardly any lighter – 1910 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers slightly more room – 711 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs a touch better – up to 2032 L, which is about 352 L more than the Mercedes GLC.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe hardly any takes the win – 665 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes GLC shows itself to be is clearly superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.