2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz C and 2012 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 35 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Avalon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4724 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2819 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |