Toyota Yaris 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 110 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 2110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 2390 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1890 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 390'000 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: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2011 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 2011 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.59 m | |
| Toyota Yaris and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 286 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
768 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Toyota Yaris has 149 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1227 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3600 | |
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