Mercedes C class 2018 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 363 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 520 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 5.9 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but lower. Mercedes C class and Toyota Avensis are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 509 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 74 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 11 600 | |
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