Mercedes A class 2005 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.53 m | |
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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 |
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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`695 | 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 (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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