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Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 191,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Mercedes GLS?

Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Staria is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 148,832 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Staria uses 7.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 13.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 409 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 483 Nm more.

Staria

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 Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Staria is slightly lighter – 2,275 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers considerably more boot space – 831 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 476 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries moderately more – 775 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Staria 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 £42,400
Staria

Hyundai Staria

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.6 L/100km
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Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
191,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
172 g/km
co2
302 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
466 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Staria?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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