Mercedes C class 2018 vs Nissan Sentra 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Nissan Sentra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 169 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 70 HP more power than Nissan Sentra, whereas torque is 231 NM more than Nissan Sentra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.3 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Sentra, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | 166 mm (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. Note, however, that this Nissan Sentra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 5 cm longer than the Nissan Sentra, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 428 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`245 kg | 1`758 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`304 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 454 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem more than Nissan Sentra. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | no data | |
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