2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Santa Fe | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |