Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback vs Toyota Corolla

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A-Class Hatchback compared with Corolla

	Mercedes-BenzA-Class Hatchback	ToyotaCorolla
Overview
Released
Released	May 2018	March 2019
Performance
Powertrain
Powertrain	Mild hybrid, Petrol	Hybrid
Power
Power	134–416 bhp (better)	138–176 bhp
0–62 mph
0–62 mph	3.9–9.2 s (better)	7.4–9.1 s
Top speed
Top speed	134–168 mph (better)	112 mph
Engine or motors
Engine or motors	A 180: 1,332 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 100 kW (136 hp) + 10 kW; A 35: 1,991 cc four-cylinder, 225 kW (306 hp) + 10 kW mild hybrid; A 45 S: 1,991 cc four-cylinder, 310 kW (421 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures	1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid, 138 bhp (140 DIN hp, 103 kW) system output; 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid, 176 bhp (178 DIN hp, 131 kW); fifth-generation Toyota hybrid system with lithium-ion battery
Torque
Torque	230 Nm (A 180), 400 Nm (A 35), 500 Nm (A 45 S)	Engine 142 Nm (1.8) or 190 Nm (2.0); electric motor 185 Nm (1.8) or 206 Nm (2.0)
Gearbox
Gearbox	7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic (A 180); 8G-DCT (A 35); AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (A 45 S)	CVT
Drive
Drive	Front-wheel drive (A 180); 4MATIC all-wheel drive (AMG)	Front-wheel drive
Range and charging
Economy (WLTP)
Economy (WLTP)	30.8–48.8 mpg	64.2 mpg (better)
Efficiency
Efficiency	WLTP combined: 48.8 mpg (A 180), 33.3 mpg (A 35), 30.8 mpg (A 45 S)	WLTP combined, hatchback: 60.1–64.2 mpg (1.8), 61.4–64.2 mpg (2.0), depending on grade
CO2 emissions
CO2 emissions	131 g/km (A 180), 193 g/km (A 35), 208 g/km (A 45 S), WLTP combined	100–106 g/km (WLTP combined, hatchback)
Practicality
Body
Body	Hatchback	Hatchback
Seats
Seats	5	5
Boot
Boot	350 litres	361 litres (better)
Length
Length	4,428 mm	4,370 mm
Width
Width	1,796 mm	1,790 mm
Weight
Weight	From 1,464 kg	From 1,345 kg
Boot
Boot	350 litres (A 180); 370 litres (AMG A 35 and A 45 S)	361 litres (1.8) or 313 litres (2.0); a Corolla Touring Sports estate is also sold
Towing
Towing	1,400 kg braked (A 180), 1,800 kg (A 35), 1,500 kg (A 45 S)	750 kg braked, 450 kg unbraked
Size
Size	4,428 mm long (4,447 mm A 35, 4,453 mm A 45 S), 1,796 mm wide without mirrors (1,797 mm A 35, 1,850 mm A 45 S; 1,992 mm with mirrors), 1,423 mm high (1,407 mm A 35, 1,414 mm A 45 S); kerb weight 1,464 kg (A 180), 1,657 kg (A 35), 1,710 kg (A 45 S)	4,370 mm long (4,380 mm GR Sport), 1,790 mm wide, 1,460 mm high; 2,640 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,345–1,410 kg (1.8), 1,385–1,485 kg (2.0); drag coefficient 0.31
Tech and safety
Infotainment
Infotainment	–	10.5-inch high-definition touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital combimeter as standard
Driver assistance
Driver assistance	–	Latest Toyota Safety Sense standard