Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 304 NM | 265 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 39 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.9 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 135 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: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
1120 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
880 km with real consumption | 1030 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) | |
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 | no data | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10 meters | |
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1.6 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`900 | 1`980 | |
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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