Nissan Primera 2002 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Nissan Primera is larger. Nissan Primera is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Primera is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| 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`900 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3200 | |
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