Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Staria wins on money kept: 69% retained after three years vs 62%, worth about R 911 565 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Staria | V-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 699 900 | R 2 254 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 233/m | R 39 396/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 84% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 69% | 62% |
| Value after 3 years | R 483 534 | R 1 395 099 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 216 366 | R 858 901 |
| Value after 5 years | R 391 552 | R 1 047 680 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Premium (established) |
Hyundai Staria →
Replaced the H-1 in 2021 with styling nobody misses in traffic. The range runs from a panel van through 9 and 11-seaters to a plush Luxury model, all with the 2.2 diesel. Shuttle operators and big families keep demand and resale firm.
Known for: spaceship styling and shuttle duty
Mercedes-Benz V-Class →
The V-Class is the executive transport standard in SA, having evolved from the original V230 of the late 1990s through the Viano years to today's V300d. Hotels, tour operators and wealthy families buy it for space with a badge. Steady demand from the shuttle trade supports values better than most big Mercedes.
Known for: shuttle and executive people mover standard
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Staria or the Mercedes-Benz V-Class?
The Hyundai Staria. It keeps about 69% of its price after three years against 62% for the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Staria loses about R 216 366 over three years and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class loses about R 858 901. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Hyundai Staria runs about R 12 233 per month and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class about R 39 396, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.