Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV are both electric saloons in the large car class. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 starts at £47,050 in the UK and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV at £57,995, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The Ioniq 6 is £10,945 cheaper to buy new (£47,050 against £57,995). On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (196 kW against 190 kW on average, 10–80%), uses less energy (4.2 mi/kWh against 3.7 mi/kWh) and has the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The C-Class EV goes further, with about 345 miles of real-world range against 308 for the Ioniq 6. On top of that, it has the bigger boot (571 litres against 446) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 4.0 s against 7.4 s.

Choose the Hyundai Ioniq 6 if you want the lower price and quicker charging stops and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV if you want the longest range and more boot space.