Mercedes SL 2006 vs Toyota Yaris 2005

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Mercedes SL
2006 - 2008
Toyota Yaris
2005 - 2009
Body: CabrioHatchback
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Mercedes SL is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Toyota Yaris has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Mercedes SL is available with rear wheel drive, while Toyota Yaris can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 3.5 - 6.0 (petrol)1.0 - 1.8 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Toyota Yaris is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 272 - 612 HP69 - 133 HP
Torque: 350 - 999 NM93 - 190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.2 - 6.6 seconds9.3 - 16.9 seconds
In general, Mercedes SL are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Toyota Yaris. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.3 - 15.14.5 - 7.2
Mercedes SL petrol engines consumes on average 7.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota Yaris.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.54 m3.76 m
Width: 1.82 m1.70 m
Height: 1.30 m1.53 m
Mercedes SL is larger, but lower.
Mercedes SL is 78 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 23 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 235 litres275 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
339 litres1183 litres
Toyota Yaris has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes SL 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 Toyota Yaris (by 844 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters9.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 2`247 kg~ 1`477 kg
Net weight:~ 1`897 kg~ 1`048 kg
Load capacity:~ 350 kg~ 429 kg
Mercedes SL load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Toyota Yaris. Therefore, Toyota Yaris is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 13 6001800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes SL has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
Toyota Yaris has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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