Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or BMW Serija 1 E82/E88?

2006–2010 vs 2007–2013 · Convertible vs Coupe/Convertible

In short

Length: Spider (939) 4,413 mm, Serija 1 E82/E88 4,373 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Spider (939) 300 l, Serija 1 E82/E88 370 l.
Lowest consumption: Spider (939) 6.7 l/100 km, Serija 1 E82/E88 4.8 l/100 km.
Power: Spider (939) 136–191 kW, Serija 1 E82/E88 105–225 kW.
Standard equipment: Spider (939) 30 items (Base), Serija 1 E82/E88 25 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)2006–2010 · 3 engines · Base, Distinctive, TiSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Serija 1 E82/E882007–2013 · 11 engines · Base, Advantage, Exclusive, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo Spider (939)2006–2010no listings	BMW Serija 1 E82/E882007–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,413 mm	Length4,360 mm–4,373 mm
Width	Width1,830 mm	Width1,748 mm
Height	Height1,318 mm	Height1,408 mm–1,423 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,528 mm	Wheelbase2,660 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l	Trunk volume260 l–370 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,810 kg	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,620 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank53 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2010	Production years2007–2013
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeCoupe, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines11
Power	Power136–191 kW (185–260 hp)	Power105–225 kW (143–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–3.2	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.4 JTDm 20V	Lowest consumption4.8 l/100 km · 118d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.2 JTS V6 Q4	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · 135i DCT
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Base	Items in the base trim25 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Distinctive	Items in the top trim27 · Advantage
Equipment · Comfort8 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety6 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or BMW Serija 1 E82/E88?

Length: Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 4,413 mm, BMW Serija 1 E82/E88 4,373 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,528 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 300 vs 370 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or BMW Serija 1 E82/E88?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Spider (939) uses 6.7 l/100 km (2.4 JTDm 20V); the most frugal BMW Serija 1 E82/E88 4.8 l/100 km (118d).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or BMW Serija 1 E82/E88?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Spider (939) makes 191 kW (260 hp) (3.2 JTS V6 Q4); the strongest BMW Serija 1 E82/E88 225 kW (306 hp) (135i).

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