Hyundai Elantra 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 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`810 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`370 kg | 1`385 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 440 kg | 655 kg | |
| Hyundai Elantra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 49 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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