Toyota Avensis 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 60 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 780 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 C 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: | 280'000 km | 480'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C 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 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: | 4.60 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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