2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Toyota Avanza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 461 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | C | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
