Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
150 HP
103 HP
Torque:
200 NM
145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.4 seconds
11.4 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 47 HP more power than Fiat Stilo, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Fiat Stilo. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
7.6
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
58 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
980 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
12 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4
Used also on Fiat Doblo
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:
1.82 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.57 m
BMW 3 series and Fiat Stilo are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Fiat Stilo, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Stilo has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
