Hyundai Equus 2009 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 385 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 451 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Hyundai Equus engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 9 NM less than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 10.6 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Equus consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Hyundai Equus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 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. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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, 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: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 200 | |
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