Nissan Micra 2005 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 62 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 72 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 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 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: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 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. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.81 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.30 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 28 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
457 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. The BMW Z4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW Z4, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 10 400 | |
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