Toyota Camry 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Camry engine produces 57 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Camry consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Toyota Camry over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Camry 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 Camry) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Camry is larger. Toyota Camry is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Camry is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Camry has 175 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Toyota Camry uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 0.16 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5600 | |
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