Mercedes E class 1989 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 118 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E 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 E 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 2009 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 2009 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 97 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 2800 | |
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