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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes C Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes C Class Estate?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes C Class Estate: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Estate costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Estate with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

C Class Estate

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 288 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Estate is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Estate delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is slightly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries only slightly more – 565 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is decisively ahead 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 £31,300
Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 70 km
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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

Mercedes C Class Estate

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Reviews Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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Mercedes C Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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