Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Hyundai Staria in South Africa

Hyundai Staria

2.2D Executive Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 975,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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Mercedes-Benz V-Class in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Current
Price on request
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Decision summary

Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Staria V-Class
Maximum Power Staria130 kW @ 3800 rpm V-Class-
Maximum Torque Staria430 Nm @ 1500 rpm V-Class-
Engine Size Staria2199 cc V-Class-
Combined Fuel Economy Staria12.5 km/l V-Class-
Ground Clearance Staria175 mm V-Class-

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Staria V-Class
Model Introduced Year 2021 -
Generation First generation Staria; completely new platform and design language — not a successor to the H1 in terms of underpinnings or architecture -
Facelift History Launched in SA in 2021 as a full replacement for the H1; no facelift yet in SA -
Facelift Launched Since 2021 -
Facelift Version Ending Current -
Body Style MPV -
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey -
Dealer Stock Note Executive grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 -
Production Status active -
Segment MPV -
Tare Mass Kg 2220 kg -
Vehicle Type MPV -
Spec Staria V-Class
Length 5253 mm -
Width 1997 mm -
Height 1990 mm -
Wheelbase 3273 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm -
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l -
Boot/Cargo Space 175 l -
Kerb Weight 2220 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed -
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Seating Capacity 9 seats -
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Staria and V-Class comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Staria vs V-Class questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.