The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 33,400
€ 56,900
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V is 3.2 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Coupé
52.8
72
80.1
54
70.1
78
72 in
Width
70.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
52.8 in
Height
54 in
99.5
173.6
107.5
176.9
173.6 in
Length
176.9 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Coupé
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %
General
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Coupé
Typ 939
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
939 B3.000
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Coupé
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.4 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
33 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
805 mi
Range
292 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
805 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
111 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).
253.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
