Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Sonata) 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: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger. Hyundai Sonata is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 475 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Sonata has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9400 | |
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