Mercedes E class 1989 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 45 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.7 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
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 E 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: | 4.74 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 22 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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