Nissan Micra 1996 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 79 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 51 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 320'000 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 A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A 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: | 3.70 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.58 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.60 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 206 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
960 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Micra has 144 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Nissan Micra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 740 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`290 | 1`480 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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