Mercedes A class 1997 vs Nissan Micra 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 79 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 51 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.5 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 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 | 11 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: | 3.58 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 12 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 14 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 960 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 144 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 740 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.1 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`480 | 1`290 | |
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| Quality: | average | below 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 | 600 | |
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