1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Hyundai Satellite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Hyundai Satellite would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Satellite | C |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |
