2012 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz E and 2012 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 606 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i20, 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 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 i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
| Model | E | i20 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1761 kg | 1155 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
