Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Hyundai i40 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 34 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
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 CLS) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2014 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 18 cm longer than the Hyundai i40, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1719 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 77 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS 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 i40 (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 5600 | |
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