Mercedes E class 1993 vs Toyota C-HR 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Toyota C-HR is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 26 HP less power than Toyota C-HR, but torque is 41 NM more than Toyota C-HR. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 43 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota C-HR) 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: | 560'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.56 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 38 cm longer than the Toyota C-HR, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 377 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota C-HR. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 19 000 | |
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