2011 Hyundai i20 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai i20 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (187 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i20.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i20. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai i20 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai i20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai i20 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | i20 | R |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 3216 mm |
