Toyota Camry 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Camry engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2011 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2011 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Camry is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Toyota Camry has 34 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`150 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 8400 | |
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