Dacia Logan 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 92 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Logan 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 Dacia Logan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Dacia Logan 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Logan 2008 1.5 engine BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 24 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 460 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Logan has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5800 | |
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