Nissan Almera 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 56 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.8 | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Almera) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 440'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C 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. | |||
| Nissan Almera 2006 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`700 kg | 1`965 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`160 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 555 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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