2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 146 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (270 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Santa Fe | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |