2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2010 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 999 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
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2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elantra | S |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 2245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |