BMW 3 series 2001 vs Fiat Marea 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 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 (Fiat Marea) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 47 HP more power than Fiat Marea, whereas torque is 186 NM more than Fiat Marea. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Used also on Fiat Brava | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW 3 series and Fiat Marea are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1345 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat Marea, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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