The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 23,000
€ 37,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Mercedes C 280
57.9
71.5
82.7
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
109.1
186.6
108.7
180.6
186.6 in
Length
180.6 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Mercedes C 280
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.94 %
General
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Mercedes C 280
VF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
133 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Mercedes C 280
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
23.98 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
37 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
680 mi
Range
446 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
680 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
121.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
