Hyundai i40 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i40 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Hyundai i40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i40 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 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 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 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 553 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1719 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i40 has 68 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.06 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 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 (€): | 6600 | 4800 | |
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