Mercedes C class 2007 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 52 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| 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: | 485 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 58 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.039999999999999 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`050 | |
| 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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