BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Chevrolet Nubira, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Chevrolet Nubira. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
6.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira.
BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Nubira, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
404 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 56 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Nubira.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Nubira, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.