Mercedes C class 2013 vs Hyundai i40 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 90 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 i40) 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: | 4.69 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Hyundai i40, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1672 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 26 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 10.94 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.28 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i40 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 9600 | |
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