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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Tucson is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,588 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 121 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.

Seats: Hyundai Tucson offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is clearly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 908 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers barely more boot space – 670 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries slightly more – 650 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 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.

from £20,900
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
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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
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Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

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