2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 142 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Santa Fe | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |