Nissan Primera 1999 vs BMW X3 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Nissan Primera engine produces 36 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 42 NM less than BMW X3. Despite less power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, 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 X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 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: | 4.52 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.67 m | |
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Nissan Primera is smaller. Nissan Primera is 4 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Primera has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The BMW X3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 360 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Nissan Primera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 4800 | |
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