Nissan Almera Tino 2003 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera Tino and Mercedes B class have the same engine power, but Nissan Almera Tino torque is 8 NM more than Mercedes B class. Nissan Almera Tino reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera Tino consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera Tino could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Sentra | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera Tino might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes B 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: | 4.26 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera Tino is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera Tino is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Nissan Almera Tino has 104 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 295 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera Tino is 1.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Nissan Almera Tino can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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