Alfa Romeo GT 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 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: | 165 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 4 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1.8 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 GT could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 630 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 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 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 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. Alfa Romeo GT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.49 m | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is smaller. Alfa Romeo GT is 35 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GT has 180 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 6200 | |
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