Nissan Primera 2002 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 57 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Primera) 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: | 350'000 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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Nissan Primera is larger. Nissan Primera is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Primera is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3200 | |
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