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Mercedes EQT vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or Hyundai Tucson?

Mercedes EQT vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes EQT is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,503 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQT offers clearly more range – reaching up to 278 km, about 208 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 166 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers clearly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 134 Nm more.

EQT

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 clearly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is far ahead 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 £31,300
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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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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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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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
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
457 - 531 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQT have?

The Mercedes EQT is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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