BMW 3 series 1999 vs Alfa Romeo GTV 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 271 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Alfa Romeo GTV, but torque is 9 NM more than Alfa Romeo GTV. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GTV) 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: | 4.49 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 21 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GTV, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 110 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 300 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GTV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
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