Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2011

 
Hyundai Sonata
2017 - 2019
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 188 HP136 HP
Torque: 241 NM360 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 seconds9.1 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): 8.34.9
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 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai GrandeurInstalled 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: noyes
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 mno data
Width: 1.87 mno data
Height: 1.48 mno data
Trunk capacity: 510 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg): 2`070no data
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): no data8000
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Sonata has
  • more power
Mercedes C klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
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