Mercedes E class 2002 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 63 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 630 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 523 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
540 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes E class has 17 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`030 | |
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| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
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