BMW 3 series 2001 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Almera) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 6 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: | 4.26 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1020 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 45 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 80 litres). | |||
| 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`800 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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