Mercedes A class 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 19 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.1 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 980 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1157 litres | 1199 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Auris (by 42 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`385 kg | 1`275 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 545 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 8200 | 8400 | |
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