BMW 3 series 2003 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, but torque is 19 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 19 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 147 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 113 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: | 1`925 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6000 | |
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