Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs BMW 5 series 2007

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Alfa Romeo 145
1999 - 2000
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2010
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual Manual/Automatic
Alfa Romeo 145 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Alfa Romeo 145 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.02.0 - 4.8

Performance

Power: 103 - 155 HP163 - 367 HP
Torque: 124 - 255 NM210 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 - 11.2 seconds5.2 - 9.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 8.75.1 - 11.4
Alfa Romeo 145 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Alfa Romeo 145 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.06 m4.84 m
Width: 1.71 m1.85 m
Height: 1.43 m1.47 m
Alfa Romeo 145 is smaller.
Alfa Romeo 145 is 78 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 145 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 320 litres560 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1130 litres520 litres
Alfa Romeo 145 has 240 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Alfa Romeo 145 (by 610 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 145 is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Alfa Romeo 145 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`710~ 2`139
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

average
Average price (€): 8007600
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 145 has
  • manual gearbox only
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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