Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 38 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 77 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Elantra) 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 C 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3200 | |
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