Mercedes C class 2000 vs Nissan Primera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 13 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.4 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Primera 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 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. | |||
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: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Nissan Primera has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Nissan Primera quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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