Mercedes A class 1997 vs Toyota Yaris 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 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 1.9 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 285 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: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 720 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: | 320'000 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: | 3.58 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 950 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 45 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The Toyota Yaris may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 750 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.5 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`480 | 1`320 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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