Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 71 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 485 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 14 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): | no data | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 4200 | |
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