Mercedes-Benz VANEO (2002 – 2006) vs Nissan Terrano 3 Doors (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Nissan Terrano 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 154 hp against 125 hp. The Mercedes-Benz VANEO is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.1 s against 13.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,365 kg against 1,685 kg. At 4,249 mm, the Nissan Terrano 3 Doors is 58 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz VANEO.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
VANEO
2002 – 2006
|
Nissan
Terrano 3 Doors
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 125 hp | 125 – 154 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 180 Nm | 278 – 304 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 – 19.5 s | 13.3 – 15.7 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 174 km/h | 154 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 8.4 L/100 km | 8.8 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,191 mm | 4,249 mm |
| Width | 1,742 mm | 1,758 – 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,854 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,901 mm | 2,449 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,425 kg | 1,685 – 1,753 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

