Nissan Micra 2010 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 3 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Micra consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 370'000 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 A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A 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: | 3.78 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1132 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 170 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 238 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3800 | |
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