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Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes V Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (225 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (42400 £ vs 48200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Mercedes V Class?

Hyundai Staria

Mercedes V Class

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Staria has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42400 £, while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5736 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes V Class manages with 7.10 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.60 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes V Class has a slight edge – offering 237 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.20 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hyundai Staria tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes V Class pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 133 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers noticeable more seating capacity – 9 vs 6.

In curb weight, Mercedes V Class is hardly perceptible lighter – 2192 kg compared to 2275 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers clearly more room – 1410 L compared to 831 L. That’s a difference of about 579 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs decisively better – up to 5010 L, which is about 3707 L more than the Hyundai Staria.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes V Class somewhat takes the win – 908 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes V Class proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes V Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £48,200
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Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L
Hyundai Staria
Mercedes V 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 V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Hyundai Staria
Mercedes V Class
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Costs and Consumption

Price
42400 - 50500 £
Price
48200 - 83300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.60 L
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2275 - 2345 kg
Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
Length
5253 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
1997 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1990 mm
Height
1901 - 1908 mm
Max trunk capacity
431 - 1303 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.20 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
167 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
367 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 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?

The Hyundai Staria is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.