Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 219 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class 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: | 4.80 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): | 2`030 | 2`200 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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