2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (331 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Santa Fe | Viano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2148 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 | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
