Alfa Romeo Brera 2006 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Brera engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 1 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Brera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Brera could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo Brera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used also on BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo Brera is 5 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Brera is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | no data | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Brera has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Brera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5600 | |
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