Mercedes E class 1999 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 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 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | |
|
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`080 | 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes E klase has
|
Toyota Avensis has
| |