Hyundai Equus 2011 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: | 334 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 395 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Equus engine produces 62 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 90 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 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: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Equus is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Equus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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 | 13 400 | |
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