2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Santa Fe | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2566 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |