BMW 3 series 2005 vs Nissan Primera 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 150 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 Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera 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: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera 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. | |||
| Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 450 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The Nissan Primera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1400 | |
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