Nissan Micra 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Nissan Micra engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 370'000 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 | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| 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: | 3.72 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.59 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 184 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1411 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.8 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`475 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
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