2009 Hyundai i10 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i10 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 584 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i10, 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hyundai i10 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Hyundai Mercedes-Benz
Model i10 E
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1086 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 66 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 99 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 67.1 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 15.6 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1584 kg
Vehicle Length 3570 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 80 L


 

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