2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Santa Fe | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 6206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
