Hyundai Santa FE 2012 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 421 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Santa FE 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 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 Mercedes GLC 2015 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 | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is larger. Hyundai Santa FE is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 585 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1570 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Hyundai Santa FE has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 30 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`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`807 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 703 kg | 730 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 20 600 | |
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