BMW 3 series 2001 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera 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: | 4.47 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 393 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 47 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| 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`785 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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