Toyota Corolla 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 124 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 143 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 390'000 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2010 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 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 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: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.4 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 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7200 | |
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