Mercedes C class 2002 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | below 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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