BMW 3 series 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 145 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 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: | 170 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 145, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Alfa Romeo 145. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 145 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 145, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 920 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 145) 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: | 420'000 km | 290'000 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: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 43 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 145, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 1130 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 145. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Alfa Romeo 145 (by 830 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 145, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 145 has serious deffects in 840 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 800 | |
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