BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Stilo engine produces 2 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Fiat Stilo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The Fiat Stilo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Stilo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Fiat Stilo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Stilo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
980 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.57 m
1.44 m
Fiat Stilo and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1385 litres
Fiat Stilo has more luggage capacity. Fiat Stilo has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
10.5 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Fiat Stilo is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Fiat Stilo can be easier 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
