Alfa Romeo Spider 1998 vs BMW Z3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 39 HP less power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW Z3. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 520 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) | |
| 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 Z3) 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: | 4.28 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.29 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger. Alfa Romeo Spider is 23 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 165 litres | |
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BMW Z3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Spider has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z3. 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: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW Z3, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`395 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6400 | |
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