Car Buyer's Guide

Alfa Romeo Giulia vs BMW M3 Touring

BMW M3 Touring

BMW M3 Touring

Competition M xDrive

Verdict

The Giulia is about 51% cheaper, while the M3 Touring is 47% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM440,078RM898,800
Body typeSedanWagon
SegmentCompact ExecutiveCompact Executive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM378RM2,113
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift
Capacity1,995 cc2,993 cc
Horsepower276 hp523 hp
Torque400 Nm650 Nm
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore84 mm
Compression Ratio10
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name8-speed Automatic8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission
Gears88
Transmission ManufacturerZFZF
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.7 seconds3.6 seconds
Top Speed240 km/h250 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,643 mm4,801 mm
Width1,860 mm1,903 mm
Height1,436 mm1,446 mm
Wheelbase2,820 mm2,857 mm
Weight1,490 kg1,925 kg
Fuel Tank58 litres59 litres
Doors45
Seats55
Boot Space480 litres500 litres
Front Tyre225/40R19275/35R19
Rear Tyre255/35R19295/30R20
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresPirelli P ZeroMichelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Chassis
AssemblyItaly (CBU)Germany (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" Alloy19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour
Rear Wheels19" Alloy20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAdaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee AirbagDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for rear doorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on two outer rear passenger seatsAvailable on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsMatrix Adaptive LED ProjectorsAdaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side MemoryPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationPowered Boot
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes, with 360-degree Camera
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years2 years
Warranty Extended5 years

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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