Alfa Romeo 147 3 Doors (2003 – 2005) vs BMW 1 Series (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 246 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,335 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
147 3 Doors
2003 – 2005
|
BMW
1 Series
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 116 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 150 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 6.1 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 246 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 L/100 km | 5.6 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,214 mm | 4,227 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,933 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,545 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,335 kg | 1,180 – 1,365 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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