BMW Z3 1996 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z3 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the BMW Z3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 Z3) 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: | 4.02 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 26 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 110 litres | |
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BMW Z3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW Z3 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. The Alfa Romeo Spider may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6000 | |
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