Mercedes C class 2018 vs Nissan Sentra 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 4 HP less power than Nissan Sentra, but torque is 40 NM more than Nissan Sentra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.1 | |
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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: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 700 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Sentra) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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`085 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`398 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 442 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 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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