Alfa Romeo Spider 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 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: | 200 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 31 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Spider over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider 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) | |
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: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Brera | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo Spider has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9400 | |
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