Nissan Leaf 2012 vs Mercedes A class 2012
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Nissan Leaf is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes A class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Nissan Leaf is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes A class can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.5 - 2.1 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Nissan Leaf is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 - 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 254 NM | 200 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 6.5 - 13.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.8 - 6.6 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.43 m | |
| Nissan Leaf is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Leaf is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | 1157 litres | |
| Nissan Leaf has 29 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 437 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Nissan Leaf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`945 | ~ 1`974 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 8400 | |
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