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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 1997-2003 Alfa Romeo 155 Sedan 1995-1998
Spec height1 55.7 in 2
1 56.1 in Spec height1
 + 0.39 in
1 + 0.39 in
+ 1.1 in 2 176 in Spec length
1 174.9 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Alfa Romeo 155 Sedan 1995 - 1998
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Alfa Romeo
155
Sedan
Gen. 1.1 | 1995 - 1998
Spotted in Switzerland 14″ Mirrored image
BMW 3-Series Sedan 1997 - 2003
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003
Spotted in France 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAlfa Romeo 155 (167) Sedan 1995 vs. BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | Alfa Romeo 155 (167) Sedan 1995 is 1.1 in shorter and 0.39 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997. It has 0.4 in more ground clearance and offers 20% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
174.9 in
Length
176 in
+1.1
68.1 in
Width2
68.5 in
+0.4
77.36 in
+0.98
Width incl. mirrors
76.38 in
56.1 in
+0.4
Height1
55.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
+7.3
5.5 in
+0.4
Ground clearance3
5.1 in
2866 lbs
Weight4,6
2998.3 lbs
+5%
5
Seats max.
5
18.5 cu ft
+20%
Cargo volume EU4
15.5 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 17742
Price EU7
€ 21986
+24%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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