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 | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 141 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 295 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.1 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 Corolla could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 740 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. | |||
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`195 | |
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 26 000 | |
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