Hyundai Elantra 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 104 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 100 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 152 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 980 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) | 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: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 2`265 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`345 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 690 kg | |
| Hyundai Elantra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 37 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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| Average price (€): | no data | 51 600 | |
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