2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Santa Fe | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2566 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
