Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
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: | 120 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 144 NM | 175 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 31 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
960 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
690 km with real consumption | 770 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) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 147 | Used only for this car | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 156 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 156 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 435 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1345 litres | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 165 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`930 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | below average | |
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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