Mercedes B class 2005 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 18 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes B class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 47 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 269 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 2.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes B class, so Toyota Yaris quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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