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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Hyundai Tucson?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly 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

A Class Saloon

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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,444 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 18 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

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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 A Class Saloon offers very slightly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers a bit more torque with 450 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is barely lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly superior overall 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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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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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
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes A Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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