Mercedes C class 2021 vs Hyundai Elantra 2023
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes C class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Hyundai Elantra has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes C class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Hyundai Elantra can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 408 HP | 104 - 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 550 NM | 148 - 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 8.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.8 - 9.1 | 4.7 - 10.4 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Elantra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | 135 - 140 mm (5.3 - 5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Elantra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 402 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 53 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`358 kg | ~ 1`833 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`676 kg | ~ 1`378 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 682 kg | ~ 455 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem more than Hyundai Elantra. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 44 800 | no data | |
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