Hyundai Santa FE 2001 vs Mercedes ML 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 51 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Hyundai Santa FE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 660 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Santa FE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE 2001 2.0 engine: The Hyundai/Kia 2.0 CRDi engine with the D4EA code is a cast-iron diesel unit introduced in the early 2000s. It is known for solid durability and, when properly maintained, can often reach 300,000–400,000 km. The engine appeared in several versions over the years. Early variants produced around 112 hp with a conventional ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is smaller. Hyundai Santa FE is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 850 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 3`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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