Mercedes C class 2018 vs Hyundai i30 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 24 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i30 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai i30) 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: | 4.70 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class is 12 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 602 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`195 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 12 400 | |
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