Mercedes GLE 2023 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2024
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GLE) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Hyundai Santa FE) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 269 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 109 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 285 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 47 litres | |
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is larger. Mercedes GLE is 12 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 12 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 985 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2055 litres | 1949 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLE has 355 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 106 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.4 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): | 2`970 | 2`740 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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