Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Sonata) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger. Hyundai Sonata is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 475 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Sonata has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9000 | |
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