BMW Z4 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 33 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 650 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Z4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 30 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
260 litres | no data | |
| BMW Z4 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 11 400 | |
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