Hyundai Equus 2011 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 429 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Hyundai Equus engine produces 89 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 10.6 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Equus consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes GL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Equus is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Equus has 87 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. This could mean that the Hyundai Equus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 000 | |
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