Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 25 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, but torque is 96 NM more than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
8.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
1280 km on highway
980 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.43 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
360 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1180 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 75 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better
