Compare Mercedes C-class W202 facelift vs Hyundai Sonata 5 NF vs Hyundai Elantra 6 AD

Mercedes-Benz C-class W202 facelift Sedan (1996-2000)

Hyundai Elantra 6 (AD) Sedan (2016-2019)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Hyundai Motor | Cars

Variants

C 180

C 180 MT

C 200

C 200 CDI

C 200 CDI MT

C 200 D

C 200 D MT

C 200 Kompressor

C 200 Kompressor MT

C 200 MT

C 220 CDI

C 220 CDI MT

C 220 D

C 220 D MT

C 230

C 230 Kompressor

C 230 Kompressor MT

C 230 MT

C 240

C 240 MT

C 250 Turbodiesel

C 250 Turbodiesel MT

C 280

C 280 MT

C 43 AMG

C 55 AMG

2.0 137hp

2.0 144hp

2.0 144hp AT

2.0 AT

2.0 CRDi

2.0 CRDi AT

2.4

2.4 AT

2.7

2.7 AT

3.3 AT

1.4 DCT

2.0 MT

2.0 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

430 L / 15.2 cu-ft

408 L / 14.4 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

53.0 L / 14.0 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Drum

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

Double-wishbone

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Torsion bar

Tire Size

215/60 R16

195/65 R15

Turning Circle

10.7 m / 35.2 ft

12.0 m / 39.4 ft

10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

160 mm / 6.3 in

135 mm / 5.3 in

Size | Height

1435 mm / 56.5 in

Size | Length

4516 mm / 177.8 in

4569 mm / 179.9 in

Size | Width

1723 mm / 67.8 in

1801 mm / 70.9 in

Track Width | Front

1562.0 mm / 61.5 in

Track Width | Rear

1572.0 mm / 61.9 in

Wheel Size

15 in

Wheelbase

2690 mm / 105.9 in

2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.32

0.27

Towing Capacity

750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Transmission | Gears

5-speed

Production

Availability

2016 ~ 2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score

78%

32%

16%

Pros

Amazing M113 engines in the C43 and C55 AMGs
Robust 5G-TRONIC transmission
Clean, elegant styling
Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
Good towing capacity

Improved engine range
Newer transmissions became available

Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Improved drivetrain range
Better styling

Cons

Non-AMG models not so good looking
Lethargic diesels

MacPherson front suspension
Generic styling

Miserably low engine output
Only available with small engines
Budget suspension setup
No independent rear suspension

Price

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