Mercedes A class 1997 vs Toyota Yaris 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 5 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.1 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 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 | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 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 | 420'000 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 Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| 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 2001 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2001 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 12 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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`390 | |
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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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