Alfa Romeo Spider 2007 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 200 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 170 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Spider over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Spider engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Brera | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2006 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger. Alfa Romeo Spider is 30 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 260 litres | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 14 200 | |
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