2005 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz A and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz A | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | A | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |
