The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 28,700
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 28,700
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 2.0 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 2.0 GDI
Mercedes C 280
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
71.5
82.7
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
109.1
186.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
186.6 in
Length
180.6 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Mercedes C 280
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.71 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

Hyundai i40 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i40 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
176 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
176 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Mercedes C 280
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
18.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
18.95 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
446 mi
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
580 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
174.3 kWh
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
142.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data