Toyota Camry 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 186 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 273 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 45 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 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.3 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Camry consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Camry could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Camry consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 420'000 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 Toyota Camry engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class 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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