Hyundai Grandeur 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Grandeur engine produces 49 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 157 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Grandeur reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Grandeur consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Grandeur could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 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 Grandeur) 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 E class) 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Grandeur is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Grandeur is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Hyundai Grandeur uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Grandeur is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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: | 2`280 kg | 2`390 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`717 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 563 kg | 620 kg | |
| Hyundai Grandeur load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8400 | |
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