2008 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2008 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz A and 2008 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Celica (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz A | 2008 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | A | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
