Mercedes A class 2001 vs Toyota Yaris 1999
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 102 HP | 86 HP | |
Torque: | 150 NM | 124 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 16 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
720 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 25 years | |
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: | 3.61 m | 3.61 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
Height: | 1.58 m | 1.50 m | |
Mercedes A class and Toyota Yaris are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.6 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`500 | 900 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above 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 (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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