Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 or Toyota Avensis I (T22)?

1993–2000 vs 1997–2003 · Sedan/Wagon vs Liftback/Sedan

In short

Boot: C-Klasa W202 465 l, Avensis I (T22) 550 l.
Lowest consumption: C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km, Avensis I (T22) 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: C-Klasa W202 55–225 kW, Avensis I (T22) 66–110 kW.
Standard equipment: C-Klasa W202 16 items (Classic), Avensis I (T22) 18 items (Terra).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000 · 10 engines · Classic, Esprit, Elegance, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Toyota Avensis I (T22)1997–2003 · 10 engines · Terra, Luna, Sol, GLSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000no listings	Toyota Avensis I (T22)1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,487 mm	Length4,490 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm	Width1,710 mm
Height	Height1,414 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,425 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,690 mm	Wheelbase2,630 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume430 l–465 l	Trunk volume520 l–550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,590 kg	Curb weight1,190 kg–1,355 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–2000	Production years1997–2003
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power55–225 kW (75–306 hp)	Power66–110 kW (90–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–4.3	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D-4D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · C 43 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 2.0 VVT-i
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Terra
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Classic	Items in the base trim18 · Terra
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · Elegance	Items in the top trim26 · Sol
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 or Toyota Avensis I (T22)?

Length: Toyota Avensis I (T22) 4,490 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm (a 3 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,630 vs 2,690 mm. Boot: 550 vs 465 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 or Toyota Avensis I (T22)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 uses 5.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI); the most frugal Toyota Avensis I (T22) 5.5 l/100 km (2.0 D-4D).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 or Toyota Avensis I (T22)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 makes 225 kW (306 hp) (C 43 AMG); the strongest Toyota Avensis I (T22) 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 VVT-i).

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