Alfa Romeo Spider 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 289 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 9 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 11 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 3.6 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 Spider could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 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 Spider) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 147 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 113 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6200 | |
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