Nissan Micra 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Nissan Micra engine produces 2 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 400'000 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: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 3.78 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 170 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.7 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`425 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
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