Mercedes A class 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 75 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 208 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 2.0 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 |
1157 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 19 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. 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. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`970 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes A class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 | 7200 | |
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