2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2007 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 156 | 320 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 9 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |