BMW 3 series 2005 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Nissan Tiida. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Nissan Tiida is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 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: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Tiida 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 Tiida 2007 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Nissan Tiida, 13 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 467 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 7 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Tiida. 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: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Tiida, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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