The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI (5-seater) (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 31,500

€ 45,700

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI is 6.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 300.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
65.9
74
86.2
66.5
72.4
79.4
74 in
Width
72.4 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.9 in
Height
66.5 in
106.3
185
108.5
178.3
185 in
Length
178.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
3765 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
6.67 %

General
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
DM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
185 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 300
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 300
Performance
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 300
▶ REPLAY
20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
20.35 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
25 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
32 mpg
highway
28 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
423 mi
Range
402 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
423 mi
402 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
Environmental Impact
178.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
193.3 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
178.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1768 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft