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: | 167 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 37 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Camry consumes 0.6 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 Camry could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | 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 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2009 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 | 4.58 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: | 535 litres | 475 litres | |
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Toyota Camry has more luggage capacity. Toyota Camry has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| 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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