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: | 8.1 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): | 6.9 | 8.1 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 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`175 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`520 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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