Mercedes C class 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2007

 
Mercedes C class
2005 - 2007
Toyota Corolla
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 204 HP124 HP
Torque: 245 NM157 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds12 seconds
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes C class engine produces 80 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.36.7
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Mercedes C class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 390 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
Toyota Corolla 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 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: 380'000 km280'000 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: 13 years19 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Toyota Auris
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.
Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ...  More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.54 m
Width: 1.73 m1.76 m
Height: 1.43 m1.47 m
Mercedes C class is smaller.
Mercedes C class is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres450 litres
Mercedes C class has 5 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8001`785
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

high
Toyota Corolla has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 32003400
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 9.1/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Toyota Corolla has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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