Nissan Micra 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 17 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.58 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.4 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`430 | 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 | 1200 | |
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