Toyota Avensis 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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 | average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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