Mercedes C class 2018 vs Nissan Sentra 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes C class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Nissan Sentra can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 1.8 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 - 510 HP | 124 - 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 700 NM | 169 - 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 10 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| In general, Nissan Sentra are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 9.9 | 7.3 - 8.4 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Nissan Sentra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 90 - 92 mm (3.5 - 3.6 inches) | 140 - 166 mm (5.5 - 6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Sentra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but lower. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Sentra, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 428 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 52 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Sentra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Sentra, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`177 kg | ~ 1`784 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`546 kg | ~ 1`325 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 631 kg | ~ 459 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Nissan Sentra. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 24 200 | no data | |
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