2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 BMW 328 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 147 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
