BMW 3 series 2002 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Alfa Romeo 156) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 169 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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