Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 107 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 143 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 6 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.84 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`785 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5600 | |
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