Nissan Terrano 5 Doors (2000 – 2002) vs Mercedes-Benz VANEO (2002 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 125 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz VANEO is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.1 s against 14.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 174 km/h against 160 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,365 kg against 1,760 kg. At 4,699 mm, the Nissan Terrano 5 Doors is 508 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz VANEO. The Nissan Terrano 5 Doors dates from 2000 – 2002, the Mercedes-Benz VANEO from 2002 – 2006.
| Specification |
Nissan
Terrano 5 Doors
2000 – 2002
|
Mercedes-Benz
VANEO
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2002 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 118 – 125 hp | 75 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 191 – 278 Nm | 140 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.3 – 16.7 s | 11.1 – 19.5 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 160 km/h | 150 – 174 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.9 – 12.3 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,191 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 mm | 2,901 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,760 – 1,885 kg | 1,365 – 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

