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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,757 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers moderately more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Santa Fe

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 more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is markedly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers barely more boot space – 704 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries barely more – 665 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is decisively ahead 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 £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 54 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes Marco Polo

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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 Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

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