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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes T Class?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes T Class

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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 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 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mercedes T Class costs 23,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,070 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes T Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers visibly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 109 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 barely lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 14 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries moderately more – 630 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is decisively 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.

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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
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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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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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Nguessan kouakou Charles
7 May 2026, 22:58:51

I have a 2017 Kia Sportage automatic. I'm interested in a Tucson manual.

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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.

Mercedes T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
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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