BMW 3 series 2007 vs Rover 45 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 306 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 189 HP more power than Rover 45, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Rover 45. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 45 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Rover 45 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| BMW 3 series and Rover 45 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Rover 45. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Rover 45, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1400 | |
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