Hyundai Grandeur 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 284 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Grandeur engine produces 83 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 196 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Grandeur reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Grandeur consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 Grandeur engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E 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: | 4.91 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 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 also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.12 meters | 11.28 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Grandeur is 0.16 metres less 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`120 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`662 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 458 kg | 565 kg | |
| Hyundai Grandeur load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 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 (€): | no data | 13 000 | |
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