Nissan Almera 2000 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 49 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
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 E 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: | 350'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E 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: | 4.42 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 40 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 147 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 2`105 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 3000 | |
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