BMW 3 series 2002 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 385 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 60 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.9 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 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 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 | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 910 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 |
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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.6 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 | 1`895 | |
| 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 25 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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