Hyundai Santa FE 2012 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, but torque is 58 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
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: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| 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 GLK 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: | 4.69 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is larger. Hyundai Santa FE is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | no data | |
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