Fiat 500 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Fiat 500 engine produces 135 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 328 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat 500 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat 500 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Fiat 500 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat 500 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat 500) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.55 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.38 m | |
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Fiat 500 is smaller, but higher. Fiat 500 is 107 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat 500 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Fiat 500 has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 1.8 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Fiat 500 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`305 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 13 800 | |
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