Mercedes C class 2019 vs Hyundai Elantra 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes C class) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Hyundai Elantra) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 276 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 65 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.6 l/100km + 13.9 kWh/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 7.20 € | 19.10 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/lElectricity€/kWh | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Elantra) 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: | 4.69 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 402 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`350 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`740 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 400 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem more than Hyundai Elantra. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | no data | |
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