Alfa Romeo 155 (1992 – 1998) vs BMW 3 Series Coupe (1992 – 1998): specs compared

Both offer around 190 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo 155 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 7.3 s. The BMW 3 Series Coupe has the higher top speed: 236 km/h against 225 km/h. The Alfa Romeo 155 uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km.

Specification Alfa Romeo 155 Alfa Romeo 155 1992 – 1998 BMW 3 Series Coupe BMW 3 Series Coupe 1992 – 1998
Overview
Origin Italy Germany
Documented years 1992 – 1998 1992 – 1998
Body style — Coupé
Variants 14 10
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD · AWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 190 hp 102 – 193 hp
Torque 144 – 297 Nm 150 – 280 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.0 – 13.5 s 7.3 – 14.2 s
Top speed 180 – 225 km/h 192 – 236 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.4 – 9.9 L/100 km 7.7 – 10.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,442 – 4,445 mm 4,432 mm
Width 1,699 – 1,730 mm 1,709 – 1,796 mm
Height 1,400 – 1,440 mm 1,367 – 1,392 mm
Wheelbase 2,540 mm 2,700 mm
Curb weight 1,207 – 1,535 kg 1,190 – 1,380 kg

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