Mercedes ML 1998 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2000

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Mercedes ML
1998 - 2001
Hyundai Santa FE
2000 - 2004
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes ML is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Hyundai Santa FE can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Hyundai Santa FE also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.3 - 5.42.0 - 3.5

Performance

Power: 150 - 347 HP112 - 203 HP
Torque: 220 - 510 NM183 - 297 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 12.3 seconds11.4 - 17 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 - 14.47.6 - 12.2
Mercedes ML petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Santa FE. On average, Mercedes ML equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.60 m4.50 m
Width: 1.83 m1.82 m
Height: 1.78 m1.71 m
Mercedes ML is larger.
Mercedes ML is 10 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes ML is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data850 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data2100 litres
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.6 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 3`008~ 2`260
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 24001800
Pros and Cons:
    Hyundai Santa FE has
    • also available in 2WD
    • lower fuel consumption
    • better manoeuvrability
    • fewer faults
    • lower price
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