Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 7 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.4 | |
| Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai Sonata is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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