2007 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2007 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz A and 2007 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Versa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz A | 2007 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | A | Versa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
