Mercedes A class 2001 vs Toyota Yaris 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 4.7 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 22 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 17 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.2 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 (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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