Hyundai Coupe 2001 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Coupe engine produces 134 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 169 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Coupe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Coupe consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Hyundai Coupe over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Coupe consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Coupe) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Hyundai Coupe 2001 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Coupe 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.40 m | |
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Hyundai Coupe is smaller. Hyundai Coupe is 51 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Coupe is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Hyundai Coupe has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Coupe is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 5200 | |
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