Toyota Yaris 2007 vs Mercedes A class 2004

 
Toyota Yaris
2007 - 2009
Mercedes A class
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.7 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 133 HP115 HP
Torque: 173 NM155 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds10.9 seconds
Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive.
Toyota Yaris engine produces 18 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.26.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km8.0 l/100km
By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 90 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class.
Fuel tank capacity: 42 litres54 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 580 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
530 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km390'000 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: 19 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota CorollaUsed 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 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise. One of the most frequent ...  More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 3.80 m3.84 m
Width: 1.70 m1.76 m
Height: 1.53 m1.59 m
Toyota Yaris is smaller.
Toyota Yaris is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 275 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1995 litres
Mercedes A class has more luggage space.
Toyota Yaris has 160 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class.
Turning diameter: 9.4 meters11 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`0501`705
Safety:
Quality:
above average

high
Mercedes A class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 26002000
Pros and Cons: Toyota Yaris has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
Mercedes A klase has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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