2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 658 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Santa Fe | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |