Mercedes ML 1999 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 51 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 620 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Santa FE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE 2001 2.0 engine: The Hyundai/Kia 2.0 CRDi engine with the D4EA code is a cast-iron diesel unit introduced in the early 2000s. It is known for solid durability and, when properly maintained, can often reach 300,000–400,000 km. The engine appeared in several versions over the years. Early variants produced around 112 hp with a conventional ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 850 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 litres | 2100 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`810 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`045 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 765 kg | 535 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Hyundai Santa FE. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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