Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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 | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 66 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 145 could require 225 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 145) 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 5 series) 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 145 has 200 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.4 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`685 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 145 has serious deffects in 525 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 7600 | |
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