The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)
€ 83,300

€ 159,900

€ 83,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 159,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 640i Gran Coupé is 24.6 inches longer and 2 inches taller.
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
54.8
74.6
81.9
52.8
74.6
82.4
74.6 in
Width
74.6 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
54.8 in
Height
52.8 in
116.9
197.1
104.1
172.5
197.1 in
Length
172.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.63 %

General
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
F06
Generation
Typ 920
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
AR 8C

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
316 hp
444 hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Performance
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
155 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
13.26 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
14 mpg
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
29 mpg
14 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
21 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
537 mi
Range
336 mi
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
537 mi
336 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
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).
308.8 kWh
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
153.5 kWh
308.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
629 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
231 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data