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: | 400 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 145 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. | |||
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: | no data | 850 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2100 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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