BMW 3 series 2001 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Alfa Romeo 147. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.6 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 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 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 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 690 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 147) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 9 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1030 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`710 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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