Nissan Micra 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 9 HP less power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 970 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 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 15 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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| 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`550 | 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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