Alfa Romeo Brera 2006 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo Brera) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW Z4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Brera engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW Z4, but torque is 85 NM more than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Brera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Brera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW Z4 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.27 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is larger. Alfa Romeo Brera is 32 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Brera is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
610 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Brera is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Alfa Romeo Brera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`020 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 14 400 | |
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