Mercedes A class 2001 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.5 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| 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 2005 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 14 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1740 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Toyota Yaris may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1 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: | 1`540 kg | 1`440 kg | |
| 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 35 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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