BMW Z4 2006 vs Nissan Micra 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 62 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 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 Micra) 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 Z4) 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: | 420'000 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 Z4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger, but lower. BMW Z4 is 28 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 457 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW Z4 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the BMW Z4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means BMW Z4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 3200 | |
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