The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 17,600
€ 32,900
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 123d
56.8
68.1
74.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.1 in
Width
68.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
166.3
104.7
166.9
166.3 in
Length
166.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 123d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.38 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 123d
Typ 937
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
AR 37203
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 123d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
455 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 123d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
