Mercedes A class 2001 vs Nissan Micra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Micra, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 4.8 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 0.2 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 30 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: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 390 litres | 371 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 584 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 19 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The Nissan Micra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1156 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.6 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`540 | 1`510 | |
| 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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