Hyundai Elantra 2021 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 276 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 392 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 18 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km on highway | 1200 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Elantra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai Elantra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`860 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`445 kg | 1`480 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 655 kg | |
| Hyundai Elantra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 58 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 400 | |
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