Hyundai Sonata 1993 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 105 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Sonata) 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 E class) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 580'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 373 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Hyundai Sonata has 147 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2600 | |
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