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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes T Class?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes T Class

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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 T Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,761 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes T Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

T Class

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 clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 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 T Class is markedly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 364 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries very slightly more – 665 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is far ahead overall 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
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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 T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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