BMW 3 series 2010 vs Alfa Romeo 145 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 79 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 145, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Alfa Romeo 145. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 145 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 less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 145, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 145. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 55 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 145, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 1130 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 110 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 780 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 145, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 800 | |
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