Mercedes E class 1989 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 18 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E 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 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 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 1 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`860 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 415 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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