Mercedes A class 2001 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 5 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 14 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 115 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The Toyota Yaris 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 | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1 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`545 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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