Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Mercedes A class 2004

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Toyota Corolla
1997 - 2001
Mercedes A class
2004 - 2008
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Toyota Corolla is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes A class can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.01.5 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 72 - 110 HP82 - 193 HP
Torque: 120 - 150 NM140 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 - 14.4 seconds7.3 - 15.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.7 - 9.54.9 - 7.9
Toyota Corolla petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes A class. On average, Toyota Corolla equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m3.84 m
Width: 1.69 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.59 m
Toyota Corolla is 48 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 15 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 308 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1218 litres1995 litres
Mercedes A class has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 127 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 777 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`666~ 1`733
Safety:
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): no data2400
Pros and Cons: Toyota Corolla has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Mercedes A klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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