Mercedes S class 2021 vs Hyundai Sonata 2019
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes S class) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Hyundai Sonata) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 422 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 77 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.0 l/100km + 22.5 kWh/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 8.60 € | 16.20 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Sonata) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 28 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 453 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`025 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`290 kg | 1`611 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 735 kg | 459 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 38 procentiem more than Hyundai Sonata. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 87 800 | no data | |
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