Alfa Romeo GT 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| 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: | 9.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GT and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Alfa Romeo GT torque is 25 NM less than BMW 3 series. Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 0.2 litres more 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 | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 980 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 GT) 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 Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | 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 GT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 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 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo GT and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 410 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GT has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 1.5 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`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4400 | |
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