Toyota Corolla 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 46 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 440'000 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: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2002 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 2002 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 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`655 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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