Toyota Yaris 2007 vs Mercedes A class 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 133 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 173 NM | 155 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.9 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): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.0 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 litres | 54 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
530 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 19 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | 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 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 m | 3.84 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.53 m | 1.59 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 litres | 435 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1995 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 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`050 | 1`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 (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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