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Mercedes-Benz C 250d
Suv · Diesel
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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz C 250d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz C 250d
The C 250d focuses on efficient, torque-rich diesel motoring with space for five and a usable 480 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. It prioritizes economy and everyday practicality over outright performance or cargo-heavy duties.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Car B
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL prioritizes efficiency and everyday usefulness, pairing a 51 km EV range with 2.6 combined consumption. Strong 265 hp performance helps in daily driving, but the very small 102 L cargo area curbs versatility.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2.6 L/100km265 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seats

Usage fit

Family 63 / 62
City 50 / 53
Budget / value 45 / 67
Road trip 52 / 44
Performance 29 / 30
Cargo 34 / 16
Practical 44 / 51
Premium 49 / 29
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz C 250d · Orange = Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz C 250d Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz C 250d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.2 L/100 km combined
  • Ranks well for safety within its segment
  • Five seats and a 480 L trunk cover everyday family needs
  • 194 hp and 400 Nm support easy highway merging and overtakes

Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL

  • Efficient for its class: 2.6 combined consumption plus 51 km electric range for city commutes.
  • 265 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h give confident acceleration.
  • Five seats suit small families and rideshares.
  • Good value in its segment at about 41,000 for a plug-in hybrid.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz C 250d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz C 250d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL if…
More power
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL puts out 265 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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