Mercedes C class 2021 vs Hyundai Elantra 2023
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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: | 204 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 82 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 0.8 l/100km + 20.2 kWh/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 7.60 € | 19.40 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 450 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 4.75 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 4 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 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: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 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`615 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`005 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 (€): | 44 800 | no data | |
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