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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes G Class comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes G Class?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes G Class: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes G Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,693 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 409 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

G 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 G Class offers significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 317 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 785 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 significantly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 943 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers very slightly more boot space – 640 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries markedly more – 715 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson 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.

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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 G 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 G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes G Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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