The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel Q4 AT8 (17 - 18)
€ 66,000
€ 43,300
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel.
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
57
71.5
78.9
57.1
73.2
79.7
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
180.3
111
182.8
180.3 in
Length
182.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.16 %
General
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
E90
Generation
Typ 952
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
55268818
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
178 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Performance
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
316 mi
Range
687 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
687 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Environmental Impact
235 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
