Toyota Corolla 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 12 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) 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: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 3 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. Toyota Corolla 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: | 4.38 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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