Mercedes C class 2007 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Avensis) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 17 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 543 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5000 | |
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