BMW 6 series 2005 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 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: | 367 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 217 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 309 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 2.8 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 6 series could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider 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 6 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: | 460'000 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 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | 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: | 4.82 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 52 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 147 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 153 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 6000 | |
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