Hyundai i40 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i40 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Hyundai i40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i40 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1620 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1890 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai i40) 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 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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: | 4.74 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i40 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i40 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.32 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Hyundai i40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i40 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 28 200 | |
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