Hyundai i40 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i40 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i40 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1620 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1890 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 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 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
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, if possible |
1719 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i40 has 68 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 219 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`485 kg | 1`530 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 635 kg | 605 kg | |
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| 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 (€): | 4800 | 4000 | |
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