Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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: | 144 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 6 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.7 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 | |
| 980 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 710 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: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | 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 | |
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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 | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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