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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 390 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Sprinter Transporter

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers a bit more torque with 450 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 70 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is only slightly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,976 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 194 - 444 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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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 Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, 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
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 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
A, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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