Mercedes C class 2018 vs Hyundai i30 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 44 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 980 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: | 440 litres | 602 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1460 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 1`880 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 12 400 | |
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