Nissan Micra 2000 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 57 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 79 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 185 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 7.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.75 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 103 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 20 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2800 | |
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