BMW Z4 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 322 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 5 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, but torque is 7 NM less than Alfa Romeo Brera. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 14.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera 2006: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. | |||
| 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: | 285 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
340 litres | 610 litres | |
| BMW Z4 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Brera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Alfa Romeo Brera (by 270 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 6200 | |
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