2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,506 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Santa Fe | SL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 5506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |