BMW 3 Series Sedan (2002 – 2005) vs Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 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 6.5 s. The BMW 3 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,285 kg against 1,460 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2002 – 2005
|
Alfa Romeo
156 Sportwagon
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | Sedan | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 27 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 115 – 231 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 11.9 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 249 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 10.6 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 144 – 1,635 kg | 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.