Mercedes A class 2001 vs Nissan Micra 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 57 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 18.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 38 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.1 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 3 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 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`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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