Mercedes A class 2005 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 82 HP | 133 HP | |
Torque: | 180 NM | 173 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 51 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 7 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
830 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 350'000 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 | 18 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.84 m | 3.80 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.59 m | 1.53 m | |
Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 275 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | no data | |
Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 160 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`764 | 1`050 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | high | above average | |
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
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