Hyundai i30 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 94 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 290 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class 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 i30) 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai i30 is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i30 has 112 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes C class scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 15 200 | |
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