2009 BMW 335 vs. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 335 | 156 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3179 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
