Alfa Romeo GT 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 95 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo GT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 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 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is smaller. Alfa Romeo GT is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GT has 120 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Alfa Romeo GT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 7400 | |
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