2012 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (399 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (600 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (242 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
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2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sonata | ML |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |