Toyota Camry 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 52 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Camry consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Toyota Camry over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Camry consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Camry) 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: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Toyota Camry is larger. Toyota Camry is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Camry is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
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