BMW 4 series 2013 vs Nissan Almera 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 245 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 143 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 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) | |
| 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 4 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Almera can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Almera version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | |
| 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 4 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.52 m | |
| BMW 4 series is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera, 13 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
| BMW 4 series has 19 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | no data | |
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