Nissan Primera 2002 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 17 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 860 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. | |||
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`900 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Nissan Primera has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Nissan Primera quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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