Hyundai i40 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
| 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): | 2`100 | no data | |
| 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 | 9000 | |
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