Mercedes A class 2001 vs Nissan Micra 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 37 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.2 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 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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: | 8 years | 22 years | |
| 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: | 3.78 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 371 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 584 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.8 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 (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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