2025 Hyundai Sonata vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$26,900 | MSRP$63,900 |
Listings105 | Listings237 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2025 Hyundai Sonata Reviews SummaryWhile its standout features are its value and safety ratings, in N Line trim the Sonata also offers some emotional appeal. Affordable sports sedans are increasingly rare, and there’s little else in the 2025 Sonata N Line’s segment that gives you this much horsepower for this kind of price. Of course, there is a penalty to pay at the gas pump, but otherwise the N Line delivers. In general, new rear-seat air conditioning vents and improved crash-test ratings boost the 2025 Sonata’s appeal. Verdict: Hyundai refreshed the Sonata in 2024 and improved its safety rating in 2025, keeping it competitive against midsize sedan rivals. All versions offer compelling value and are impressively safe, while the N Line model is pleasantly sporty. | |
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space12.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3232 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height57.9 in |
Length193.3 in | Length194.9 in |
Width73.2 in | Width81.3 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase116.6 in |
Maximum Payload1162 lbs | Maximum Payload1267 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,900 | $63,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | While its standout features are its value and safety ratings, in N Line trim the Sonata also offers some emotional appeal. Affordable sports sedans are increasingly rare, and there’s little else in the 2025 Sonata N Line’s segment that gives you this much horsepower for this kind of price. Of course, there is a penalty to pay at the gas pump, but otherwise the N Line delivers. In general, new rear-seat air conditioning vents and improved crash-test ratings boost the 2025 Sonata’s appeal. Verdict: Hyundai refreshed the Sonata in 2024 and improved its safety rating in 2025, keeping it competitive against midsize sedan rivals. All versions offer compelling value and are impressively safe, while the N Line model is pleasantly sporty. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 12.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3232 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 193.3 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 81.3 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 116.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1162 lbs | 1267 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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