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: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 58 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 85 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 145 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1090 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 N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 145 is 0.5 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`730 | 2`050 | |
| 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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