BMW 3 series 2000 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 26 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 11.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 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 Spider) 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 Spider, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 147 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 153 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| 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 Spider, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4800 | |
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