Rover 400 1999 vs BMW 3 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Rover 400 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 400 engine produces 15 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Rover 400 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.4 | |
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The Rover 400 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 400 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Rover 400 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Rover 400 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 400) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
| Rover 400 is 11 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Rover 400 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 310 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 400 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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