Nissan Micra 2011 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: | 80 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 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. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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`425 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Micra, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3800 | |
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