BMW Z4 2013 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| 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 | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 140 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 202 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.0 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dacia Duster 2010: Duster`s 4x4 system is adapted from Nissan Quashqai. It has 2WD, AUTO and LOCK modes which are selectable with a button. In 2WD mode the vehicle is FWD. In AUTO mode, the vehicle is normally FWD, but if wheel slip occurs, the rear wheels are engaged to gain traction. In LOCK mode (available at speeds up to 60km/h), the center differential splits torque 50/50 front/rear. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW Z4 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. | |||
| BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.63 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 8 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 34 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 443 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1604 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 263 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW Z4 scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW Z4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 5200 | |
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