Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (200 Hp) & Alfa Romeo 156 Sport Wagon 1.9 JTD (115 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 320i (184 Hp) xDrive
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| Brand: | BMW | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model: | M3 | 156 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | 156 Sport Wagon | 3 Series Touring (F31) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (200 Hp) | 1.9 JTD (115 Hp) | 320i (184 Hp) xDrive |
| Production start: | 1986 year | 2001 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 2003 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.6 l/100 km | 11.5 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 6.8-6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 63 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 159-160 g/km | ||
| Power: | 200 hp | 115 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5000-6250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 191 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 10.7 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 275 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 1250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | 937A2000 | N20B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 1910 cm3 | 1997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 5-5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.1 l | 6.7-7.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 18.5 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 90.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4430 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1745 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1420 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2595 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1412 mm | 1519 mm | 1542 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1434 mm | 1506 mm | 1582 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 360 l | 495 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1180 l | 1500 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Double wishbone | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Several levers and rods | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | 1815 kg | 2105 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1165 kg | 1355 kg | 1555 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 11.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 VR15 | 225/45 R17 | 205/60 R16 92W; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 15 | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 |