The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 72,100

€ 48,200

€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes ML 420 CDI is 4.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 4.7 inches taller than the Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.7
74.2
85.8
75.2 in
Width
74.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
71.5 in
Height
66.7 in
114.8
188.5
110.2
193.1
188.5 in
Length
193.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4367 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
736 lb
14.42 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
W164
Generation
DM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
197 hp
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.17 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
22.17 lb/hp
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
34 mpg
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
28 mpg
highway
37 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
557 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
630 mi
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
218.1 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
144 kWh
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
6
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1365 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18 cu ft









58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.2 cu ft