BMW 3 series 1998 vs Alfa Romeo 156 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 31 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Alfa Romeo 156. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.7 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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.47 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 380 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 60 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`875 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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