Nissan Primera Hatchback (1996 – 1999) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell (1996 – 1997): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Nissan Primera Hatchback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 218 km/h against 211 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,205 kg against 1,268 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is 61 mm longer than the Nissan Primera Hatchback.
| Specification |
Nissan
Primera Hatchback
1996 – 1999
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse T-Modell
1996 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1996 – 1997 |
| Body style | Hatchback | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 150 hp | 95 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 136 – 181 Nm | 150 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 14.0 s | 10.5 – 16.6 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 218 km/h | 175 – 211 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 8.1 L/100 km | 6.9 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,205 – 1,290 kg | 1,268 – 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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