2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2010 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1181 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i30, 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 Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i30. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
| Model | Sprinter | i30 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |
