Toyota RAV4 3 Doors (2000 – 2003) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The Toyota RAV4 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 140 hp. The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 10.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,125 kg. At 3,800 mm, the Toyota RAV4 3 Doors is 193 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse.
| Specification |
Toyota
RAV4 3 Doors
2000 – 2003
|
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 3 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 150 hp | 75 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 161 – 250 Nm | 130 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 12.2 s | 8.2 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 185 km/h | 158 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 8.8 L/100 km | 4.8 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,800 mm | 3,607 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,423 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,125 – 1,315 kg | 1,005 – 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

