Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 1.8 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 Corolla could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 400'000 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: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Carina E | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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: | 4.32 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.59 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 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1218 litres | 1995 litres | |
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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 meters | 11 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`685 | 1`764 | |
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| Quality: | Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2400 | |
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