BMW 3 series 1993 vs Nissan Almera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 7 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 15 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.6 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 (kg): | 1`635 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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