Alfa Romeo 156 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 192 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Alfa Romeo 156 torque is 27 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 9.6 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 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 650 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: | 390'000 km | 440'000 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: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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: | 4.43 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 156 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 60 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`850 | 1`920 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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