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Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Mercedes G-Class?

Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes G-Class

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Staria

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.

Hyundai Staria is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,162 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Staria uses 7.6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

G-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 Mercedes G-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 797 Nm more.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Staria is barely lighter – 2,275 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers clearly more boot space – 831 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries barely more – 775 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
Hyundai Staria
Mercedes G-Class

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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Mercedes G-Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Hyundai Staria
Mercedes G-Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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