Toyota Corolla 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 80 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 195 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla) 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 28 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.42 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 26 800 | |
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