Hyundai i40 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| 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 | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9 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 85 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 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. | |||
| Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine Mercedes C klase 2011 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 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai i40 is larger. Hyundai i40 is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i40 has 31 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.94 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.14 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Hyundai i40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Hyundai i40, so Hyundai i40 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 8000 | |
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