Mercedes C class 2019 vs Hyundai Elantra 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 123 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 33 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | 140 mm (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. Note, however, that this Hyundai Elantra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road 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: | 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: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`020 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`365 kg | 1`160 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 560 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 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 (€): | 18 400 | no data | |
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