2011 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Corolla and 2011 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 180 kg more than 2011 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corolla | B |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
