Fiat Marea 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Marea engine produces 47 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 186 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Fiat Marea reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Marea consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Marea could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Brava | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
| Fiat Marea and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1345 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Marea is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Fiat Marea can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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