Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
A compact five-seat diesel focused on low running costs for daily family and city duties. Not a performance pick, but its 4.0 L/100 km efficiency and usable 370 L trunk make sense at around 30,000.
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
Suv · Diesel
vs
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Suv · Hybrid
Car B
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid prioritizes family practicality and efficiency, pairing a usable 50 km electric range with very low stated consumption. Strong safety signals and generous cargo space make it a sensible everyday choice over performance-leaning options.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
59
/
77
City
54
/
54
Budget / value
54
/
70
Road trip
50
/
51
Performance
23
/
30
Cargo
28
/
41
Practical
42
/
62
Premium
43
/
27
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 180d · Orange = Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
- Very low consumption (4.0 L/100 km) for commuting
- Five seats and a 370 L trunk suit small families and daily errands
- Adequate acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.2 s) for confident merging
- Strong safety standing in its class
- Diesel powertrain won’t suit buyers avoiding diesel
- Not aimed at performance driving (116 hp focus on efficiency)
- 370 L cargo space can feel tight for bulky gear or long trips
- Price near 30,000 may stretch tighter budgets
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
- Efficient for its class with a 1.6 combined consumption rating
- 50 km electric range covers many commutes when you can charge
- 600-liter cargo area and five seats fit growing families
- Strong safety standing in our rankings
- Electric range is modest versus full EVs
- Requires regular charging to realize the low consumption claim
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s
- Seats only five, so larger families may need more space
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 180d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 180d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid if…
More power
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid puts out 265 hp vs 116 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.