2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 203 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Santa Fe | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
