Hyundai Equus 2009 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Equus engine produces 18 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.0 | |
|
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Equus consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Equus could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes S class 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.49 m | |
|
Hyundai Equus is larger, but lower. Hyundai Equus is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Equus is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 13 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Hyundai Equus has
|
Mercedes S klase has
| |