Compare Mercedes C-class W202 facelift vs Hyundai Sonata 5 NF facelift vs Hyundai Grandeur 3 XG facelift

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

Hyundai Sonata 5 (NF) facelift Sedan (2008-2009)

Hyundai Grandeur 3 (XG) facelift Sedan (2003-2005)

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

2.0 6AT

2.0 4AT

2.0 CRDi

2.0 CRDi 4AT

3.3 5AT

2.4

2.4 5AT

2.0 MT

2.0 AT

2.5 AT

3.0 AT

3.5 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

430 L / 15.2 cu-ft

523 L / 18.5 cu-ft

410 L / 14.5 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

70.0 L / 18.5 gal

Passengers

Payload

683 kg / 1506 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

Double-wishbone

MacPherson strut

Double-wishbone

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Turning Circle

10.7 m / 35.2 ft

12.0 m / 39.4 ft

12.6 m / 41.3 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

160 mm / 6.3 in

Size | Height

1420 mm / 55.9 in

Size | Length

4516 mm / 177.8 in

4875 mm / 191.9 in

Size | Width

1723 mm / 67.8 in

1832 mm / 72.1 in

1800 mm / 70.9 in

Track Width | Front

1540.0 mm / 60.6 in

Wheelbase

2690 mm / 105.9 in

2730 mm / 107.5 in

2750 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.32

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Engine | Compression Ratio

10.0:1

Engine | Type

Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Transmission | Gears

5-speed

Production

Availability

2008 ~ 2009

2003 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score

78%

32%

18%

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 drivetrain options

Unusual double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
Improved V6 engine range

Cons

Non-AMG models not so good looking
Lethargic diesels

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Still generic styling

No powerful engine options
Styling somewhat off

Price

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