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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes E Class?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes E Class: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes E Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Tucson is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,593 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class offers clearly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 46 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

E 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 Mercedes E Class offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 297 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 371 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is moderately lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 268 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers somewhat more boot space – 620 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries somewhat more – 640 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class 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.

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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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