Nissan Primera 1999 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Nissan Primera engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.4 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Primera consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Primera 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 Primera) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Nissan Primera has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Nissan Primera quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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