Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
Alfa Romeo 156
2003 - 2005
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 115 HP115 HP
Torque: 275 NM265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds11 seconds
Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive.
Alfa Romeo 156 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Alfa Romeo 156 torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series. Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.85.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km6.1 l/100km
By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1080 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway1400 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption1030 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.44 m4.47 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 156 is 3 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: 378 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Alfa Romeo 156 has 62 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters10 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`7701`895
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 25 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12002400
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 156 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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