BMW 3 series 2001 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2003

 
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Alfa Romeo 156
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.9 Diesel

Performance

Power: 115 HP115 HP
Torque: 265 NM275 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds10.3 seconds
Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series and Alfa Romeo 156 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 10 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.8
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km6.1 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1080 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway1340 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption1030 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.47 m4.44 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 3 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: 440 litres378 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series has 62 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156.
Turning diameter: 10 meters11.6 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`8951`770
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 (€): 24001200
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Alfa Romeo 156 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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