Mercedes GLE 2023 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLE is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Hyundai Santa FE can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Hyundai Santa FE also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Mercedes GLE is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 - 612 HP | 160 - 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 850 NM | 264 - 421 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 7.1 seconds | 9.3 - 9.8 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes GLE are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Hyundai Santa FE. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 - 12.8 | 10.0 - 10.6 | |
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Mercedes GLE petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Santa FE. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is larger. Mercedes GLE is 12 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 825 litres | 985 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2065 litres | 1949 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLE has 160 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Mercedes GLE 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 Mercedes GLE (by 116 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Mercedes GLE can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`104 | ~ 2`685 | |
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