Mercedes C class 2004 vs Nissan Almera 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 36 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.8 | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Almera) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 360'000 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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C 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: | 4.53 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
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