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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes GLC - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 50300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes GLC?

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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Mercedes GLC

3.9 (6 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Tucson has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29430 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.70 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC performs decisively better – achieving up to 714 km, about 644 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

GLC

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 Mercedes GLC has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 392 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.50 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 641 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is evident lighter – 1542 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 368 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 620 L of storage.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs slight better – up to 1799 L, which is about 59 L more than the Mercedes GLC.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC minimal takes the win – 600 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC sits 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.

Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes GLC

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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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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 GLC

3.9 (6 Reviews)
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The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Hyundai Tucson
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
20900 - 47900 £
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 225 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
4525 - 4535 mm
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
475 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.