Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.0 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | Used also on Mercedes E 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 475 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5000 | |
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