BMW 3 Series Compact (1994 – 2000) vs Nissan Primera Hatchback (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Compact is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 220 km/h. The Nissan Primera Hatchback uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,175 kg. At 4,399 mm, the Nissan Primera Hatchback is 190 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Compact.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Compact
1994 – 2000
|
Nissan
Primera Hatchback
1994 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1994 – 2000 | 1994 – 1996 |
| Body style | Compact · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 170 hp | 75 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 245 Nm | 132 – 181 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 13.9 s | 8.4 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 230 km/h | 165 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 10.5 L/100 km | 6.0 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,209 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,175 – 1,290 kg | 1,145 – 1,250 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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