Mercedes C class 2004 vs Nissan Primera 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
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