Toyota Avensis 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
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 3 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | Used only for this car | |
| 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 2009 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is larger. Toyota Avensis is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 475 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 34 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 5600 | |
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