Mercedes ML 1998 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2000
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes ML 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: | 2.3 - 5.4 | 2.0 - 3.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 347 HP | 112 - 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 510 NM | 183 - 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 - 12.3 seconds | 11.4 - 17 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes ML 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): | 9.4 - 14.4 | 7.6 - 12.2 | |
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Mercedes ML petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Santa FE. On average, Mercedes ML equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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: | 4.60 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 10 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes ML is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 850 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2020 litres | 2100 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes ML has 217 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Mercedes ML 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 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.6 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`722 | ~ 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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