Hyundai Sonata vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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    2026 Hyundai Sonata - N-Line

    2026 Hyundai Sonata - N-Line

    2.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    From $55,500

    excl. on-roads

    2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Base

    2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Base

    1.5L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    From $87,800

    excl. on-roads

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    Overview

    Variant

    N-Line

    Variant

    Base

    Body type

    sedan

    Body type

    sedan

    Engine size

    2.5L

    Engine size

    1.5L

    Drive type

    front

    Drive type

    rear

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    8.1 / 100km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.8 / 100km

    Power and torque

    213kW / 422Nm

    Power and torque

    150kW / 300Nm

    743km

    971km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Doors

    4

    Doors

    4

    Seats

    5

    Seats

    5

    Fuel type

    unleaded

    Fuel type

    premium unleaded

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Specifications

    Engine size

    2.5L

    Engine size

    1.5L

    Cylinders

    4cyl

    Cylinders

    4cyl

    743km

    971km

    Power

    213kW at 5800 rpm

    Power

    150kW at 5800 rpm

    Torque

    422Nm at 1650 rpm

    Torque

    300Nm at 1800 rpm

    Engine configuration

    in-line

    Engine configuration

    in-line

    Fuel injection

    Fuel injection

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    6.2 s

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    7.3 s

    Drive type

    front

    Drive type

    rear

    Transmission

    8 SP AUTOMATIC

    Transmission

    9 SP AUTOMATIC

    Fuel type

    unleaded

    Fuel type

    premium unleaded

    Fuel octane

    91

    Fuel octane

    98

    Fuel tank capacity

    60 L

    Fuel tank capacity

    66 L

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    8.1 / 100km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.8 / 100km

    Urban efficiency

    12.0 / 100km

    Urban efficiency

    0 / 100km

    Highway efficiency

    5.8 /100km

    Highway efficiency

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    189g / km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    154g / km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Roadside assist

    12 month / unlimited km

    Roadside assist

    5 year / unlimited km

    Service interval

    12 month / 10,000 km

    Service interval

    12 month / 25,000 km

    Length

    4910 mm

    Length

    4793 mm

    Height

    1445 mm

    Height

    1437 mm

    Width

    1860 mm

    Width

    1820 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    Ground clearance unladen

    Front track

    1610 mm

    Front track

    1601 mm

    Rear track

    1617 mm

    Rear track

    1613 mm

    Wheelbase

    2840 mm

    Wheelbase

    2865 mm

    Boot space

    480 L

    Boot space

    455 L

    Kerb weight

    3578 kg

    Kerb weight

    3889 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    2055 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    2265 kg

    Tare weight

    1585 kg

    Tare weight

    1722 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    1400 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    Unbraked towing capacity

    700 kg

    Unbraked towing capacity

    Towbar

    Towbar

    Front tyres

    245/40 ZR19 98Y

    Front tyres

    225/40 ZR19 93Y

    Front rims

    8x19

    Front rims

    7.5x19

    Rear tyres

    245/40 ZR19 98Y

    Rear tyres

    255/35 ZR19 96Y

    Rear rims

    8x19

    Rear rims

    8.5x19

    Spare tyre

    spacesaver

    Spare tyre

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Number of airbags

    6

    Number of airbags

    10

    Anti-collision system

    standard

    Anti-collision system

    standard

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Blind spot monitor

    standard

    Blind spot monitor

    standard

    Lane departure warning

    standard

    Lane departure warning

    standard

    Active lane control

    yes

    Active lane control

    yes

    Traffic sign recognition

    Traffic sign recognition

    standard

    Security alarm

    standard

    Security alarm

    optional

    Battery type

    Battery type

    Battery capacity

    Battery capacity

    0.90

    Electric range

    Electric range

    Power consumption

    Power consumption

    Plug type (standard)

    Plug type (standard)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Peak charge rate

    Peak charge rate

    Charging time (EV wall)

    Charging time (EV wall)

    Charging time (fast charging)

    Charging time (fast charging)

    Four wheel drive type

    Four wheel drive type

    Low/high range

    Low/high range

    Approach angle

    Approach angle

    Departure angle

    Departure angle

    Breakover angle

    Breakover angle

    Differential lock

    Differential lock

    Features

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Wireless charging

    standard

    Wireless charging

    standard

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    360° camera

    standard

    360° camera

    standard

    Cruise control

    standard

    Cruise control

    standard

    Start/stop system

    Start/stop system

    standard

    Number of speakers

    12

    Number of speakers

    5

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    USB ports (front)

    1

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Display screen size

    12.30 ”

    Display screen size

    11.90 ”

    Seat material

    synthetic suede

    Seat material

    synthetic leather

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (rear)

    Heated seats (rear)

    Heated steering wheel

    yes

    Heated steering wheel

    Air conditioning type

    fully-auto

    Air conditioning type

    fully-auto

    Air conditioning zones

    2

    Air conditioning zones

    2

    Sunroof

    standard

    Sunroof

    standard

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