BMW Z4 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 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: | 265 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 65 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, but torque is 85 NM less than Alfa Romeo Brera. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2.2 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 Z4 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | 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 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: | 4.09 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 32 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Brera, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 610 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 6200 | |
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