Mercedes E class 1999 vs Hyundai Lantra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 139 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Lantra is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP less power than Hyundai Lantra, but torque is 8 NM more than Hyundai Lantra. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Hyundai Lantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Lantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Lantra) 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 E 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 39 cm longer than the Hyundai Lantra, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1920 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai Lantra, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Lantra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | no data | |
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