Toyota Avensis 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 37 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.71 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 480 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 29 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.42 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 28 200 | |
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