Mercedes ML 2011 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 436 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 61 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine Hyundai Santa FE 2018 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2018 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 625 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 23 200 | |
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