Alfa Romeo Spider 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 35 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Spider) 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 3 series) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 147 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 153 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4600 | |
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