Alfa Romeo Spider 2003 vs BMW Z4 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 | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 9 HP more power than BMW Z4, but torque is 11 NM less than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 9.1 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z4 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 Z4) 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 | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 21 cm longer than the BMW Z4, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 147 litres | 300 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Spider has 153 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Spider uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 2.2 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`730 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8400 | |
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