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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes EQT?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes EQT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQT costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,877 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQT offers substantially more range – reaching up to 278 km, about 208 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

EQT

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Tucson offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 166 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers noticeably more torque with 379 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 134 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 clearly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers a bit more boot space – 620 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries marginally more – 545 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson holds a decisive overall lead 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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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
Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes EQT

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 EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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