2012 Hyundai H1 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai H1 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai H1. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai H1.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai H1. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai H1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai H1 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | H1 | E |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
