Alfa Romeo 147 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Alfa Romeo 147 torque is 25 NM less than BMW 3 series. Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 147) 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 3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo GT | Used also on BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 147 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.0 engine: The BMW M47D20TU is a 2.0-liter diesel engine generally regarded as a durable unit capable of covering more than 400,000 km with proper maintenance. It uses a timing chain drive positioned at the front of the engine, which simplifies servicing compared with some later BMW diesels. The fuel system and overall ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 has 18 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 1.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Alfa Romeo 147 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 147, so Alfa Romeo 147 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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