Mercedes A class 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 160 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.95 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.55 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Yaris, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2200 | |
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