Toyota Yaris 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso, 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2011 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Yaris 2011 1.3 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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`690 | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 3800 | |
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