Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 397 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 19 HP less power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 129 mm (5.1 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE 2018 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mercedes GLC is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai Santa FE, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 625 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 125 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 26 400 | |
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