2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (460 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Santa Fe | E500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1919 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
