Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dvsAlfa 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)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.0 Turbo

200 hp1995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
817km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,643mm183in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,641mm65in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
58L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: 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)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo4,500 rpm1,750 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo has 10 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
1,429 kg
3,150 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)320d
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
235 km/h
146 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)320d6.8 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: 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)320d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: 2.6 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)320d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
889 km
552 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
817 km
508 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 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)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d 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)320d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 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)320d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
889 km
552 mi
817 km
508 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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) 320dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 47 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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