Toyota Corolla 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 32 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 73 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 10.4 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.44 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: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6000 | |
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