Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 5.3 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 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: | 17 years | 16 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 B klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine | |||
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: | 2`070 kg | 2`105 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`473 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 597 kg | 515 kg | |
| Hyundai Sonata load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Hyundai Sonata is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 14 000 | |
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