Toyota Yaris 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 65 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.59 m | |
| Toyota Yaris and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 286 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Toyota Yaris has 149 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
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