The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10)
€ 60,100

€ 33,400

€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 BMW M3 Coupé is 3.2 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V.
BMW M3 Coupé
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
54
70.1
78
52.8
72
80.1
70.1 in
Width
72 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54 in
Height
52.8 in
107.5
176.9
99.5
173.6
176.9 in
Length
173.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %

General
BMW M3 Coupé
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
E46
Generation
Typ 939
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
939 B3.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
12 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
292 mi
Range
805 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
805 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
111 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
2
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data