Alfa Romeo 156 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
Alfa Romeo 156
2002 - 2003
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.2 Petrol3.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 250 HP231 HP
Torque: 300 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds6.5 seconds
Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive.
Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 19 HP more power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.19.1
Real fuel consumption: 12.8 l/100km9.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 520 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
730 km on highway910 km on highway
490 km with real consumption630 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 m4.47 m
Width: 1.76 m1.74 m
Height: 1.40 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 156 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Alfa Romeo 156 has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 2.1 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`8751`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 (€): 10002200
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 156 has
  • more power
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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