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Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Mercedes T Class?

Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • significantly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

Mercedes T Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter

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

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes T Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,461 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes T Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

T Class

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 Staria offers significantly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Staria is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers noticeably more torque with 367 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 97 Nm more.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes T Class is substantially lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 719 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries slightly more – 775 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes T Class has only a minor advantage 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 £23,000
T Class

Mercedes T Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Hyundai Staria
Mercedes T 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 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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Hyundai Staria
Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
367 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

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