Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon (2000 – 2003) vs BMW 3 Series Touring (1999 – 2001): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 192 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 230 km/h. The Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,365 kg. At 4,481 mm, the BMW 3 Series Touring is 51 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
156 Sportwagon
2000 – 2003
|
BMW
3 Series Touring
1999 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 1999 – 2001 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Touring · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 17 | 22 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 192 hp | 118 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 305 Nm | 180 – 390 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 10.9 s | 6.7 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 230 km/h | 196 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 12.0 L/100 km | 5.9 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,745 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,415 – 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm | 2,720 – 2,725 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,225 – 1,400 kg | 1,365 – 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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