Hyundai Santa FE 2012 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 421 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Santa FE could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Santa FE) 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 GLK) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai Santa FE is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 585 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Santa FE has 135 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | no data | |
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