The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
€ 34,300

€ 24,100

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125i is 4 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.1
74.6
69.5 in
Width
68.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
100.2
166.3
170.2 in
Length
166.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.68 %

General
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
F21
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
151 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
505 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft