Mercedes A class 2001 vs Toyota Yaris 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 5.9 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 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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 | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 1999 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
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 | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 950 litres | |
| 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 | 1`320 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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