Toyota Yaris 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 46 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1040 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Used only for this car | |
| 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 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: | 3.75 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller, but higher. Toyota Yaris is 83 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1086 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Toyota Yaris has 200 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`440 kg | 2`045 kg | |
| Net weight: | 980 kg | 1`485 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 560 kg | |
| Toyota Yaris load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 1800 | 4600 | |
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