The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10) vs. BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,000

€ 44,200

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V is 9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW 420d Coupé.
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 420d Coupé
52.8
72
80.1
54.8
71.9
79.4
72 in
Width
71.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
52.8 in
Height
54.8 in
99.5
173.6
110.6
182.6
173.6 in
Length
182.6 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 420d Coupé
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %

General
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 420d Coupé
Typ 939
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 420d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Coupé
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Coupé
Performance
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 420d Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Coupé
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
537 mi
Range
754 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
537 mi
754 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 420d Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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