Toyota Camry 2001 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Camry) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 45 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 252 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Camry consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Camry could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Camry consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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 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 E 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: | 19 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| 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 E 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Toyota Camry and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2600 | |
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