Hyundai i40 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 115 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i40 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i40 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1620 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1890 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 740 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i40 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 480 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 45 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.32 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Hyundai i40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i40 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 26 000 | |
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