BMW 6 series 2007 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 86 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Alfa Romeo Brera. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 41 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Brera, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 610 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 150 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 6000 | |
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