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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes GLB?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Tucson is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 561 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

GLB

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 GLB offers somewhat more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 136 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 somewhat lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 298 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB comes out modestly 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 £43,200
GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 431 - 631 km
Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

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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 GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
485 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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