Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 19 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 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: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.0 engine | |||
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): | no data | 1`955 | |
| 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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