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Mercedes A-Class vs Toyota Yaris – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes A-Class or Toyota Yaris fits your lifestyle better.

Mercedes A-Class

Toyota Yaris

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Yaris has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the Mercedes A-Class costs 32300 £. That’s a price difference of around 10405 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris with 3.80 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A-Class has a to a small extent edge – offering 320 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Toyota Yaris takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class pulls a bit stronger with 450 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is distinct lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1440 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes A-Class offers a bit more room – 350 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes A-Class performs evident better – up to 1190 L, which is about 255 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris barely noticeable takes the win – 525 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes A-Class proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes A-Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Mercedes A-Class
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Mercedes A-Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
475 - 485 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the Mercedes A-Class offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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