2004 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Tiburon and 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 592 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (701 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tiburon | CLS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 20.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
