Mercedes C class 2013 vs Toyota Corolla 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 141 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 295 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 452 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 28 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| 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 Corolla, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`195 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 6800 | |
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