Hyundai I40 vs Mercedes-Benz C350 E

What's the difference?

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Hyundai I40
Hyundai I40

$10,500 - $17,990

2018 price

Mercedes-Benz C350 E
Mercedes-Benz C350 E

$99,418 - $99,418

2026 price

Summary

2018 Hyundai I40
2026 Mercedes-Benz C350 E
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 1.7L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
5.1L/100km (combined)

1.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Tiny display screen
  • No AEB
  • Tyre noise

  • Transmission hesitation
  • DC charging only optional 
  • Servicing costs
2018 Hyundai I40 Summary

A wagon and not an SUV, eh? Respect. You see, when most people now think of a new car they think of an SUV, especially when they want something with a bit of cargo space. But not you. 

And for thinking outside the box you’ll be rewarded with something that’s better to drive than most SUVs – like the Hyundai i40 Tourer in the Active grade and a diesel engine we’ve road tested here.

So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of this Korean wagon, and should you wait or buy it now? Read on to find out.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz C350 E Summary

They're doing it again! Actually they've been doing it again for a bit now. It’s Mercedes-Benz Australia and plug-in hybrid tech.

The Ross and Rachel, or Jim and Pam of the premium automotive world.

It's been a will they, won't they for a while, and in the past Mercedes has dipped its proverbial plug into the electrons a few times and gotten cold feet.

But now it says it’s all in. There are others, the GLA and GLC SUVs, plus there’s the new C63 performance car, but this one feels like a bit of an arrival.

Yeah, the C-Class is no longer the Mercedes-Benz in terms of sales, but it might be the best way to make the most of a bit of battery power.

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2018 Hyundai I40 2026 Mercedes-Benz C350 E

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