Mercedes C class 2013 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Avensis) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 23 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 509 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 29 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.42 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Avensis scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 13 000 | |
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