2011 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz C and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz C | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
Model | C | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4606 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1459 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |