Mercedes A class 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 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: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2011 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Yaris 2011 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mercedes A class and Toyota Yaris are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 286 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 149 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5000 | |
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