Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Mercedes A class 2005
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 12 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.32 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.59 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 48 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 308 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1218 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 127 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 777 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`690 | |
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| Quality: | Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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