Toyota Corolla 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 950 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 23 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes C class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 7400 | |
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