Toyota Auris 2013 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Auris could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Auris consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Auris is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1157 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Auris has 19 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The Mercedes A class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes A class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 12 400 | |
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