Mercedes C class 2007 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 46 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 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 C class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Yaris) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2005 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but lower. Mercedes C class is 83 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1086 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 200 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`045 kg | 1`440 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`485 kg | 980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 460 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Toyota Yaris. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1800 | |
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