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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,735 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 39 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

E Class Wagon

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 E Class Wagon 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 Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

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

Tucson

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is clearly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 358 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers only slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries slightly more – 645 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes E Class Wagon

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 Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
44 - 181 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
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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