Mercedes A class 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 1997

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Mercedes A class
2004 - 2008
Toyota Corolla
1997 - 2001
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes A class is available only with front wheel drive, while Toyota Corolla can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.01.3 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 82 - 193 HP72 - 110 HP
Torque: 140 - 300 NM120 - 150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 15.3 seconds10.2 - 14.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 - 7.96.7 - 9.5
Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota Corolla. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.84 m4.32 m
Width: 1.76 m1.69 m
Height: 1.59 m1.44 m
Mercedes A class is 48 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 15 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres308 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1995 litres1218 litres
Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 127 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 777 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters9.6 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`733~ 1`666
Safety:
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 2400no data
Pros and Cons: Mercedes A klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
Toyota Corolla has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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