Alfa Romeo Spider 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.28 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.35 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 230 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 120 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.9 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`680 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 7800 | |
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