Hyundai Elantra 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 980 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: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 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: | 4.71 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 53 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`810 kg | 2`265 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`370 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 440 kg | 690 kg | |
| Hyundai Elantra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 57 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 51 600 | |
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