Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 145 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 459 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 71 litres | |
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLC 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: | 4.73 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 |
1400 litres | no data | |
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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`585 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 27 200 | |
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