Hyundai Elantra 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2001

 
Hyundai Elantra
2001 - 2003
Mercedes C class
2001 - 2004
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 112 HP115 HP
Torque: 235 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds12.6 seconds
Hyundai Elantra engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite less power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.46.7
Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway1140 km on highway
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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: 11 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai TucsonInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E 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. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.54 m
Width: 1.72 m1.73 m
Height: 1.42 m1.46 m
Hyundai Elantra is smaller.
Hyundai Elantra is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 415 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1222 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.1 meters10.8 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`9101`500
Safety:
Quality:
below average

high
Mercedes C class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 8001600
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Elantra has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mercedes C klase has
  • timing chain engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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