Mercedes A class 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes A class) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Toyota Auris) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP less power than Toyota Auris, but torque is 58 NM more than Toyota Auris. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Mercedes A class has 19 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 9600 | |
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