Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 30 HP less power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Santa FE 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, 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 GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Hyundai Santa FE 2015 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2015 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 516 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1615 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes GLC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.9 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`520 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`865 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 645 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Hyundai Santa FE. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 13 600 | |
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