BMW 3 series 2005 vs Nissan Almera 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.8 | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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 | 21 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 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 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. | |||
| Nissan Almera 2006 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`700 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`395 kg | 1`160 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Nissan Almera quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1400 | |
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