Hyundai i40 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai i40) 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: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Hyundai i40 is larger. Hyundai i40 is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Hyundai i40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Hyundai i40, so Hyundai i40 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4200 | |
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