Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 MultiJet

190 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
945km587mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,650mm183in
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
40L
52L
CO2 emissions-
145g/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) 2.2 MultiJetPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: 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)2.2 MultiJet3,500 rpm1,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
26.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
160 km/h
99 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)2.2 MultiJet
190 hp
142 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)2.2 MultiJet
450 Nm
332 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
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
1,540 kg
3,395 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
233 km/h
145 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
230 km/h
143 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)320d6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet6.9 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: 1.1 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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
909 km
565 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
945 km
587 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
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 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/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 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/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
945 km
587 mi
CO2 score
-
145 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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) 2.2 MultiJet
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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