Mercedes C class 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 68 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 103 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.9 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 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 690 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: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine 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 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: | no data | 450 litres | |
| 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`500 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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