BMW 3 series 2018 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 382 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 202 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Alfa Romeo Giulia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 4.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 7 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests, but Alfa Romeo Giulia is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 400 | 29 200 | |
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