Nissan Almera 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| 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: | 82 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 33 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Almera is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 47 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Nissan Almera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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