Mercedes B class 2005 vs Nissan Almera Tino 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera Tino is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 27 HP less power than Nissan Almera Tino, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Nissan Almera Tino. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes B class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera Tino, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Almera Tino engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera Tino might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes B class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Almera Tino, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 104 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera Tino. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 295 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera Tino, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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