Mercedes A class 2001 vs Nissan Micra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 6 HP less power than Nissan Micra, but torque is 2 NM more than Nissan Micra. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 3.61 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.54 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 11 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 371 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 584 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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