2008 Toyota Tazz vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tazz would be higher. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1882 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Tazz | 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tazz | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |