BMW 3 series 2001 vs Nissan Almera 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Almera) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 8 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1100 litres | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 45 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Almera, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 800 | |
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