Dacia Sandero 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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Dacia Sandero
2016 - 2020
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dacia Sandero is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 0.9 - 1.5 (petrol, diesel, lPG)1.8 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 73 - 101 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 97 - 220 NM165 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 - 14.6 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.5 - 5.25.5 - 11.0
Dacia Sandero petrol engines consumes on average 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Dacia Sandero equipped with diesel engines consume 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.07 m4.47 m
Width: 1.73 m1.74 m
Height: 1.52 m1.42 m
Dacia Sandero is smaller, but higher.
Dacia Sandero is 40 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Sandero is 10 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 320 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litresno data
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Dacia Sandero has 120 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`568~ 1`964
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

below average
Average price (€): 58002200
Pros and Cons: Dacia Sandero has
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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