BMW 3 series 2007 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 231 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 31 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.32 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 19 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 11 400 | |
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