2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 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 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 147 | 525 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |