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: | 171 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 35 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 139 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
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: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Sonata 2017 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2017 2.4 engine | |||
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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