The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 42,500

€ 23,000

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 320 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
57
69.7
79.1
57.9
71.5
82.7
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
180.6
109.1
186.6
180.6 in
Length
186.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
14.89 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
W204
Generation
VF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
37 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
595 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
680 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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