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 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.0 Turbo

280 hp1995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d

  • 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
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,255 km
    780 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • 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
1,695kg3,737lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
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
52.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,255km780mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,643mm183in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
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
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 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
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 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
1,695 kg
3,737 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330d5.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo5.2 s

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d has more power, Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d: 0.1 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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: 3.0 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
1,255 km
780 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
5.3 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/h5.3 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
1,435 mm
56.5 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/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.3 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
5.3 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
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
1,435 mm
56.5 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
1,255 km
780 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 502 km (312 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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