Hyundai Grandeur 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 297 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Hyundai Grandeur engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Grandeur reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Grandeur consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Grandeur is 0.1 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`170 kg | 2`300 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`635 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 565 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 13 000 | |
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