Mercedes ML 1999 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 11.6 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. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 2.3 litres less 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 | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 633 litres | 469 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 litres | 1473 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 164 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 547 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`814 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 765 kg | 566 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 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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