Mercedes C class 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 78 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 55 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 4 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 600 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, 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 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 litres | 450 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 5 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 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`800 | 1`890 | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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