Mercedes C class 2021 vs Hyundai Elantra 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 3 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 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: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`320 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`630 kg | 1`370 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 690 kg | 440 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem more than Hyundai Elantra. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 44 800 | no data | |
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