Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. BMW 3 Series: a duel of premium sedans

(Motorsport-Total.com/Motor1) – Italy vs. Germany is not only common in the world of football, but also in the world of cars. The two most important representatives are the Alfa Romeo Giulia and the BMW 3 Series, two premium sedans that have much in common in terms of philosophy and target group.

Alfa Romeo Giulia compared to BMW3 Series

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So, let’s compare them and analyze every aspect, from looks to price to interior and engine.

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The most important thing first: This is only about limousines. Alfa Romeo was said to be close to finishing a station wagon version of the Giulia, but it was rejected. The 3 Series, however, is available as To visitfurther variants of 4 closely related technical series.

The Giulia and 3 Series lines are somewhere between the upper levels. Alfa Romeo’s are smoother, BMW’s are firmer and stronger, although both are modified in their tuning. The Giulia has new LED headlamps (which it shares with the Stelvio) with three teardrop-shaped elements, while the 3 Series has revised graphics and better bumper inserts.

Of course, the styling changes slightly depending on the trim level. If you are looking for a high level of games (also in terms of performance), you should consider it four leaf clover and M3 look, which is characterized by a sharper body, unique equipment and full sound.

Long time
Alfa Romeo Giulia: 4.64 meters
BMW 3er Limousine: 4.71 meters

Width
Alfa Romeo Giulia: 1.86 meters
BMW 3er Limousine: 1.83 meters

Height
Alfa Romeo Giulia: 1.44 meters
BMW 3er Limousine: 1.44 meters

the wheel
Alfa Romeo Giulia: 2.82 meters
BMW 3er Limousine: 2.85 meters

internal space

One of the most important inventions in… Raising Giulia’s face in 2022 of course a 12.3-inch instrument panel integrated into the telescope-shaped dashboard. From here, various driving information can be displayed and various graphics can be customized. The infotainment system has been updated graphically with its 8.8-inch central display.

Otherwise, there is a new upholstery designed with moldings on the Alfa Romeo board, which is available in different colors and materials.

Alfa Romeo Giulia cockpit Grow

As far as BMW is concerned, there was also a major model upgrade (LCI) in 2022. Since then, the Bavarian sedan has featured a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen combined into one curved unit, facing the driver. The gearbox is operated by a “trigger” instead of the usual lever, while the choice of upholstery and accessories is large, especially if you rely on the individual BMW catalog.

Despite the different external dimensions, the trunk volume of the two sedans is the same at least 480 liters (375 liters for the 3 Series hybrid).

Cockpit der BMW 3er Limousine Grow

Digital instruments
Alfa Romeo Giulia: 12.3″
BMW 3er Limousine: 12,3″

Central monitor
Alfa Romeo Giulia: 8.8″
BMW 3er Limousine: 14,9″

Cargo space (minutes)
Alfa Romeo Giulia: 480 Liters
BMW 3er Limousine: 480 liters

Engine

The Giulia range consists exclusively of non-electric petrol and diesel engines. The first includes the 2.0 Turbo Q4 with 280 hp, and in Germany there is also a 2.2 diesel Q4 with 210 hp. The top of the model range is the Quadrifoglio with 2.9 V6, 520 hp and a top speed of 307 km/h.

The BMW 3 Series offers the most variety: petrol engines from 156 to 374 hp, including the M3 with 480 hp, 510 hp in the M3 Competition and 550 hp M3 CS. Only in the M340i and M3 models there is an inline six cylinder. The diesel range ranges from 150 to 190 and 286 hp to 340 hp in the M340d xDrive. Like the 330d, it’s a six-cylinder. There are also plug-in hybrids of 204 and 292 hp.

Alfa Romeo Giulia
Petrol: 2.0 Turbo Q4 / 280 PS, 2.9 V6 Quadrifoglio / 520 PS
Diesel: 2.2 Q4 / 210 PS
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BMW 3 series
Petrol engine: Four cylinders: 318i / 156 HP, 320i / 184 HP (optional all-wheel drive), 330i / 245 HP (optional all-wheel drive). Six cylinders: M340i xDrive / 374 HP MHEV, M3 / 480 HP, M3 Competition / 510 HP (optional all-wheel drive), M3 CS / 550 HP
Diesel: 318d /150 PS, 320d / 190 PS (optional Allrad), 330d / 286 PS (optional Allrad), M340d xDrive /340 PS
Plug-in: 320e / 204 PS, 330e / 292 PS (optional Allrad)

Price

Giulia prices in Germany start at 53,300 euros for the Sprint and 210 hp diesel including the all-wheel drive Q4 and range up to 92,500 euros for the Quadrifoglio. The Sprint already includes LED matrix lights, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera, 18-inch alloy wheels and dual-zone climate control.

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For the 3 Series, the local price list starts at 45,200 euros for the 156 hp 318i petrol engine and goes up to 100,300 euros for the M3 Competition xDrive. The M3 CS at the moment (April 4, 2024) it is not in the German configuration last time it cost 146,000 euros. The 318i comes with LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, three-zone automatic climate control and front and rear parking sensors. Both the Alfa Romeo and the BMW have an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard.