Mercedes C class 2004 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 53 HP more power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Nissan Tiida. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Nissan Tiida is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 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 Tiida) 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 | 360'000 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 | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Tiida 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine Nissan Tiida 2007 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but lower. Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Nissan Tiida, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 467 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Nissan Tiida, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3200 | |
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