Hyundai Lantra 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Hyundai Lantra engine produces 22 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Hyundai Lantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.6 | |
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The Hyundai Lantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Lantra consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Hyundai Lantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Lantra) 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 E 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Coupe | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.50 m | |
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Hyundai Lantra is smaller. Hyundai Lantra is 39 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Lantra is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1920 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Lantra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Hyundai Lantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Lantra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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