2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 156 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
