Nissan Almera Tino 2003 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera Tino is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera Tino engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera Tino reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera Tino consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 Nissan Almera Tino engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera | 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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