Toyota Camry 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
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: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota RAV4 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Camry is larger. Toyota Camry is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Camry is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 475 litres | |
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Toyota Camry has more luggage capacity. Toyota Camry has 31 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.84 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 6000 | |
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