Mercedes E class 2013 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 E 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: | 4.91 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 9 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 543 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 152 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota Avensis scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 12 000 | |
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