In the D segment of sedans, the reference in terms of dynamic behavior in recent years has been the BMW 3 Series. It was the ideal proposal for those who like to drive. Until the Alfa Romeo Giulia arrived to challenge him on his own terrain: that of dynamism. A duel between and Alfa Romeo Giulia to determine which is better to buy was inevitable.
Design
Both brands are true to their traditions, in terms of design, but the style centers of each brand have come to be creative. The BMW 3 Series, which retains the double kidney grille and the “Hofmeister kick” on the rear door windows, has a design marked by the tense lines of its bodywork- Some straight lines that we see again in the front and rear of the headlight. In the end, the 3 Series is aggressive as well as robust, and technological in appearance. It is an apology for the technique.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia, meanwhile, is the complete opposite in terms of design. It retains its peak grille -the famous “biscione”-but opts for an almost organic design. Just two lines stretch the flanks of the car: the rest of the bodywork is sculpted into curved, muscular shapes. In a way, it conveys a more passionate, almost animal feeling. It is also, as a whole, much more refined and with much less detail (or flourishes, as gossips would say).
Everything is a matter of taste, but the design, the technology, and rigor of the German brand face the passion and sensuality of the Italian brand. Yes, they are clichés, but it seems that the design departments have specifically sought them out.
Dimensions
In order to at least match your rival, you must be inspired by him. It's what they did at alfa romeo dealership in terms of dimensions. The Giulia measures 4.64 m while the Series 3 measures 4.63 m. In width, the difference is even less noticeable, since only 1 mm separates the two cars. In terms of dimensions, they are practically the same.
Range, engines
In this segment, where sales to fleets are important, Alfa Romeo has favored the diesel offer**, while BMW offers the same number of diesel engines as gasoline. In gasoline, the 3 Series ranges from 136 hp to 326 hp, and in diesel from 116 hp to 313 hp. The 431 hp BMW M3 is positioned as the top of the range, sporty and passionate of the 3 Series. It should be noted that the 3 Series is available in a 252 hp 330e plug-in hybrid version.
The Giulia, for its part, offers only two gasoline engines in three versions: a 2.0-liter turbo with 200 hp and 280 hp, and a 510 hp V6 Biturbo to rival the BMW M3. The gasoline offer is clearly aimed at a passionate public. In diesel, on the other hand, the 2.1-liter 4-cylinder is available in four power variants: from 136 hp to 210 hp.
Leaving aside the M3 and QV (Quadrifoglio Verde) versions that we will not assess here and whose purchase responds to almost exclusively passionate criteria, the reality is that it will be easier to find a model that fits our needs and budget in the wide range of the BMW 3 Series than in that of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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