Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2011
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 188 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 241 NM | 360 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
Hyundai Sonata engine produces 52 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 119 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 4.9 | |
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. | |||
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: | 16 years | 15 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class 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 | no data | |
Width: | 1.87 m | no data | |
Height: | 1.48 m | no data | |
Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
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 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | no data | 8000 | |
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