Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 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 | 320'000 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: | 21 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | 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 A 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 2003 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.58 m | |
| Toyota Yaris and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.6 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`320 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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