Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 133 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 222 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | 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: | 4.75 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Hyundai Sonata has 110 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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