Mercedes A class 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 19 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 4.9 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | no data | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`525 | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 4600 | |
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