Mercedes C class 2007 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 830 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 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: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 520 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 45 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 6000 | 3800 | |
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