Mercedes E class 2001 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.7 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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 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 2.0-liter gasoline engine debuted in 2000 as a replacement for the 3S-FE. It features an aluminum block with cast-iron liners and an open cooling jacket, an aluminum 16-valve DOHC cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, and a chain-driven timing system. Most versions of ... 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 |
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| 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`040 | 1`400 | |
| 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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