Mercedes C class 2001 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 16 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.1 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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 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: | 4.54 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 16 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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