Mercedes C class 2000 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
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: | 4.53 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class is 16 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 473 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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