Hyundai Lantra 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Lantra engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 195 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Lantra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.8 | |
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The Hyundai Lantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Lantra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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 | 1975 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`000 | 2`270 | |
| 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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