Rover 45 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 117 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Rover 45 engine produces 189 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 240 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 45 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2005: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Rover 45 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Rover 45 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
| Rover 45 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3800 | |
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