Mercedes C class 2001 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1170 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
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`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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