Hyundai Tucson Ultimate
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Suv · Gasoline
Hyundai Tucson Ultimate
Car A
Hyundai Tucson Ultimate
A five-seat family compact that leans on reliability and safety, the Tucson Ultimate pairs 265 hp gasoline power with efficiency of 8.6 L/100 km. It offers good value at $34,400, but cargo space is tight.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
The Mercedes-Benz S 350 d leans into reliability, safety, and premium comfort for growing families and road trips. Its torquey diesel is quick and efficient, while tight-city use and hard performance driving aren’t its focus.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7 L/100km286 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 63 / 75
City 45 / 25
Budget / value 61 / 39
Road trip 47 / 65
Performance 34 / 27
Cargo 16 / 36
Practical 45 / 56
Premium 27 / 69
Winter 36 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Tucson Ultimate · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Hyundai Tucson Ultimate

  • Reliability-led pick for everyday family use
  • Safety is a clear priority
  • 265 hp and 350 Nm help on highways and road trips
  • Good value in its segment at $34,400

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

  • Premium comfort focus makes long journeys relaxing
  • Efficient for its class at 7 L/100 km
  • Effortless passing from 600 Nm diesel torque
  • Five seats and a 500 L trunk suit family duty

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Tucson Ultimate if…
Lower entry price
Hyundai Tucson Ultimate starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz S 350 d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d puts out 286 hp vs 265 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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