Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 83 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 4.4 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 Sonata could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, 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 | 1.45 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 3 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): | 2`070 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8000 | |
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