Mercedes C class 2011 vs Toyota Corolla 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 116 HP more power than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but lower. Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 5200 | |
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