BMW 1 series 2007 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 204 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 4 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 760 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: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 1 series is 5 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Brera, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 610 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Brera. The Alfa Romeo Brera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6000 | |
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