Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

330d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.0 Turbo

280 hp1995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,180 km
    733 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
286hp213kW
280hp209kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,180km733mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,643mm183in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
58L
CO2 emissions-
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo5,250 rpm2,250 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
286 hp
213 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
280 hp
209 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d has 6 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: 2.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
1,180 km
733 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
286 hp
213 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
280 hp
209 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
286 hp
213 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
1,180 km
733 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
-
178 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 427 km (265 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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