2016 Hyundai Equus vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2016 Hyundai Equus

2016 Mercedes-Benz S Class

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4-Door Sedan Signature

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Equus 4-Door Sedan Signature	15	23	$57,454	$61,500
Equus 4-Door Sedan Ultimate	15	23	$64,197	$68,750

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2-Door Coupe AMG S 63 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class 2-Door Coupe AMG S 63 4MATIC	15	23	$151,729	$163,150
S-Class 2-Door Coupe AMG S 65 RWD	13	20	$217,667	$234,050
S-Class 2-Door Coupe S 550 4MATIC	16	24	$113,042	$121,550
S-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG S 63 4MATIC	15	23	$133,223	$143,250
S-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG S 65 RWD	13	20	$208,925	$224,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan Maybach S 600 RWD	13	20	$176,096	$189,350
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 4MATIC	16	26	$91,745	$98,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 Plug-In Hybrid RWD	N/A	N/A	$88,955	$95,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 RWD	17	26	$88,955	$95,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 600 RWD	14	21	$157,217	$169,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$57,454

$151,729

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$61,500

$163,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1025 / month

$2719 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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9.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Hyundai Equus brings strong value and insulated driving to the executive-sedan class, but enthusiastic drivers should still look to Europe.

Coupe, Cabriolet, and Maybach versions—and even a Plug-In Hybrid—make the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class far more diverse and adventurous than it used to be; it's now not just a flagship sedan, but a family of flagships.

TCC Likes

More luxury car for the money
Leather and wood are up to snuff
Business class, in front and in back

Forceful, smooth powertrains
A true first-class seating experience
Attention to the finest details

TCC Dislikes

The look is derivative
Thirsty in everyday use
No more four-passenger edition

Steering lacks feedback
Hybrid drives heavy

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

109.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

Front Leg Room (in)

45.1

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

60.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

36.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

119.9

115.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

75.3

Track Width, Front (in)

63.8

64.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

203.1

198.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.7

10.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.3

20.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/40VR19

P285/40YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR19

P255/45YR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4553

4678

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

740

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

376 @ 5000

664 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.0 L/307

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

429 @ 6400

577 @ 5500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.79

4.34

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.73

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.54

2.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.92

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.47

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.47

2.89

Trans Order Code

427

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.57

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.18

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Equus

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

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