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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 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 480 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 (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 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 | 2148 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1110 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 |
