BMW 3 Series Touring (2001 – 2005) vs Alfa Romeo 156 (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 156 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 231 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.7 s. The BMW 3 Series Touring uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,365 kg against 1,410 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Touring
2001 – 2005
|
Alfa Romeo
156
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 28 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 231 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 12.2 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 10.9 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,478 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,685 kg | 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.