Toyota Corolla 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 55 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso | 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 Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.44 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`735 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 6000 | |
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