Nissan Micra 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Suzuki Jimny | 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.72 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.59 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.2 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`510 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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