Mercedes ML 1999 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Santa FE) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 10 HP less power than Hyundai Santa FE, but torque is 115 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 11.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 469 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1473 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): | 3`365 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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