Toyota Yaris 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Yaris) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 110 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 2110 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 2390 km on highway | ||
| 700 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: | 280'000 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: | 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 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 (€): | 5000 | 3600 | |
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