Mercedes E class 1999 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 5 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 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 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2000 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 2000 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 30 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Toyota Avensis quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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