Performance and Power
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a range of hybrid powertrains, with power outputs ranging from 215 to 253 HP. The power is delivered smoothly through an automatic gearbox, with options for both front-wheel and all-wheel drive. The Santa Fe delivers modest acceleration, clocking in between 9.3 to 9.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, and reaches a maximum speed of 180 km/h.
On the other hand, the Mercedes GLE showcases a more varied power portfolio including diesel MHEV, plug-in hybrid, and petrol MHEV options. Its engines are more robust, offering between 289 to an astonishing 634 HP. With an all-wheel-drive system, the GLE can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 3.9 seconds, with top speeds varying up to 280 km/h, depending on the model.