Toyota Corolla 2022 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Corolla) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 52 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 310 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes C class 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.65 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 581 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 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: | no data | 2`340 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 16 400 | |
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