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: | 9.8 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 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 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 0.2 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 30 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: | 1120 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Mercedes GLK engine could be longer. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE 2012 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 2012 2.2 engine | |||
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: | 534 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Santa FE has 84 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| 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`600 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | no data | |
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