Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| 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: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 37 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 95 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): | 7.3 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 760 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: | 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Sonata can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai Sonata version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
| Hyundai Sonata has 17 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 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): | no data | 2`200 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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