Hyundai Santa FE 2015 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Santa FE could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Santa FE can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE 2015 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2015 2.2 engine Mercedes GLC 2016 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: | 4.69 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.60 m | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is smaller, but higher. Hyundai Santa FE is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 516 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1615 litres | 1400 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes GLC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`510 kg | 2`520 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`865 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 645 kg | 750 kg | |
| Hyundai Santa FE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 23 600 | |
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