Mercedes C class 2013 vs Hyundai i40 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 68 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai i40, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1719 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 63 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Hyundai i40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| 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 (€): | 19 200 | 6600 | |
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