Hyundai i30 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i30 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i30 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai i30 is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1650 litres | 1460 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 190 litres). | |||
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| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 2`155 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 17 600 | |
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