Originally Posted by
LeonOfTheDead
This are the cheapest petrol versions for their main models:
Alfa Giulietta: 1.4 liters, turbo, 88 kW, 1.280 kg, 20.500 €
BMW 1 Series: 1.6 liters, 90 kW, 1.255 kg, 24.900 €
Alfa 159: 1.8 liters, turbo, 147 kW, 1.430 kg, 29.000 €
BMW 3 Series: 2.0 liters, 105 kW, 1.360 kg, 31.700 €
A similarly powered 3 Series is the 325i, 160 kW, 38.500 € or the 210i, 125 kW and 33.500 €
Regarding the cheapest diesel versions, all turboed of course:
Alfa Giulietta: 1.6 liters, 77 kW, 1.310 kg, 22.400 €
BMW 1 Series: 2.0 liters, 85 kW, 1.310 lg, 26.700 kg
Alfa 159: 1.9 liters, 88 kW, 1.525 kg, 27.100 €
BMW 3 Series: 2.0 liters, 85kW, 1.400 kg, 30.100 €
As far as options are considered, entry level BMWs aren't well equipped generally as many German cars as well, while Alfas are pretty much ready to go if you don't want larger wheels, sat nav or full leather interior etc...