2005 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Terracan 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 129 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Terracan 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 Terracan 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. (297 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Terracan | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
