Toyota Avensis 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 58 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 650 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 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 6 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`040 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Avensis scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 26 800 | |
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