Mercedes A class 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 37 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 119 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.7 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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: | 3.84 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 48 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 308 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1218 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 127 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 777 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`685 | |
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| Quality: | Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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