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Performance
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Horsepower | 228 HP @ 6,000 RPM | vs | 169 HP @ 6,000 RPM | The C300 Luxury is of average power, but the Camry XLE is underpowered | ||||||
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Number of gears | 7 | vs | 6 | The C300 Luxury has more gears and the Camry XLE is OK, too | ||||||
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Transmission | Semi-automatic transmission | vs | Automatic transmission | The C300 Luxury's semi-automatic transmission is a rare find for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers paddle shifters | ||||||
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Air compressor | None | vs | None | Neither has an air compressor to maximize power output | ||||||
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Power-to-weight ratio | 15.6 lb/hp | vs | 20.0 lb/hp | The C300 Luxury has OK performance while the Camry XLE gives sluggish performance | ||||||
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Drivetrain type | rear-wheel drive | vs | front-wheel drive | The C300 Luxury has a good drivetrain for off-road and poor weather driving | ||||||
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Curb-to-curb turning radius | 35.6 ft | vs | 36.1 ft | Both cars corner comparably to other vehicles in their class | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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Rollover resistance | 3 stars | vs | 4 stars | Poor protection, 21% to 30% chance of rolling over during emergency lane change | ||||||
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Front driver crash test | 4 stars | vs | 4 stars | Poor protection, 10% to 20% chance of serious head or chest injuries in a crash | ||||||
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Driver side crash test | 5 stars | vs | 5 stars | Good protection, only 5% chance of serious chest injuries in a crash | ||||||
Practicality
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Passengers | 5 | vs | 5 | Average number of seats | ||||||
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Highway driving range | 452 miles | vs | 592 miles | The Camry XLE gets fantastic distance on a single tank, and the C300 Luxury gets OK distance | ||||||
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Cargo space | 12.4 ft3 | vs | 14.5 ft3 | Both have OK cargo room | ||||||
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front seats | 49.0 ft3 | vs | 52.9 ft3 | The Camry XLE has average-sized front seats, while the C300 Luxury is very cramped | ||||||
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folding rear seats | Optional | vs | Standard | A standard folding rear seat on the Camry XLE is a great way to free up space for road trips; requires optional upgrade on the C300 Luxury | ||||||
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power outlets | Not Available | vs | Standard | The Camry XLE's standard power outlets will keep your gadgets charged; not available on the C300 Luxury | ||||||
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roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
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navigation system | Optional | vs | Optional | Both offer an upgrade to a navigation system | ||||||
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Cupholders | 4 | vs | 4 | OK number of cupholders | ||||||
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front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Cost
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MSRP | $36,775 | vs | $27,485 | Both are priced reasonably | ||||||
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In-city gas mileage | 18 mpg | vs | 22 mpg | The Camry XLE has OK city mileage, while the C300 Luxury is very inefficient | ||||||
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basic warranty miles | 50,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | The C300 Luxury's %s warranty covers lots of miles, but the Camry XLE's doesn't cover many | ||||||
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basic warranty years | 4 year | vs | 3 year | The C300 Luxury's basic warranty is long lasting, but the Camry XLE's is very short | ||||||
Entertainment System
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Number of speakers | 8 | vs | 8 | Average number of speakers | ||||||
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Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | Yes | The Camry XLE's stereo cranks the volume to compensate for road noise, but the C300 Luxury does not | ||||||
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CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
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premium radio | Optional | vs | Standard | Have your pick of music from around the world with the Camry XLE's satellite radio; in the C300 Luxury, too, but it'll cost | ||||||
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Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
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Has subwoofer | No | vs | No | Neither has a subwoofer; audio won't have that deep thumping bass sound | ||||||
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entertainment system | Optional | vs | Not Available | It'll cost you to get an entertainment system on the C300 Luxury; but it's not available at all on the Camry XLE | ||||||
Safety Features
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antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
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Airbags | 6 | vs | 6 | Both have good airbag coverage | ||||||
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Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
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Roadside assistance system | mbrace | vs | None | |||||||
Luxury Features
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moon roof | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with sun roofs | ||||||
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power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
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keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
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leather | Optional | vs | Optional | Both offer an upgrade to leather | ||||||
Road Tests
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0-60 mph | 6.8 seconds | vs | 9.4 seconds | The C300 Luxury's 0-60 time is average for this class of vehicle, but the Camry XLE is sluggish | ||||||
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Braking distance at 60mph | 129 ft | vs | 142 ft | The C300 Luxury's braking ability is average for this class of vehicle, but the Camry XLE is quite bad | ||||||
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1/4 mile | 15.2 s @ 95 mph | vs | 17.2 s @ 84 mph | The C300 Luxury's 1/4 mile time is average, but the Camry XLE's is quite bad | ||||||
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Lateral acceleration | Unknown | vs | 0.8 g | |||||||
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Top speed | 155 mph | vs | 122 mph | The C300 Luxury can hit high speeds, but the Camry XLE is below average for this class of vehicle | ||||||
Other Vehicles to Consider
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