2010 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 351 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
Model | CL | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2086 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5065 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |