Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (Brera) or BMW Serija 1 E82/E88?

2005–2010 vs 2007–2013 · Coupe vs Coupe/Convertible

In short

Length: Brera 939 (Brera) 4,413 mm, Serija 1 E82/E88 4,373 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Brera 939 (Brera) 300 l, Serija 1 E82/E88 370 l.
Lowest consumption: Brera 939 (Brera) 5.8 l/100 km, Serija 1 E82/E88 4.8 l/100 km.
Power: Brera 939 (Brera) 125–191 kW, Serija 1 E82/E88 105–225 kW.
Standard equipment: Brera 939 (Brera) 33 items (Distinctive), Serija 1 E82/E88 25 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (Brera)2005–2010 · 4 engines · Distinctive, Sky Window, SSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Serija 1 E82/E882007–2013 · 11 engines · Base, Advantage, Exclusive, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (Brera)2005–2010no listings	BMW Serija 1 E82/E882007–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,413 mm	Length4,360 mm–4,373 mm
Width	Width1,830 mm	Width1,748 mm
Height	Height1,341 mm	Height1,408 mm–1,423 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,528 mm	Wheelbase2,660 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l	Trunk volume260 l–370 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,445 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,620 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank53 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2010	Production years2007–2013
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeCoupe, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines11
Power	Power125–191 kW (170–260 hp)	Power105–225 kW (143–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.2	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 2.0 JTDm 170	Lowest consumption4.8 l/100 km · 118d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 3.2 JTS V6 Q4	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · 135i DCT
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsDistinctive · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Distinctive	Items in the base trim25 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · S	Items in the top trim27 · Advantage
Equipment · Comfort8 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior8 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint✓	Metallic Paint—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (Brera) or BMW Serija 1 E82/E88?

Length: Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (Brera) 4,413 mm, BMW Serija 1 E82/E88 4,373 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,528 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 300 vs 370 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (Brera) or BMW Serija 1 E82/E88?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (Brera) uses 5.8 l/100 km (2.0 JTDm 170); the most frugal BMW Serija 1 E82/E88 4.8 l/100 km (118d).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (Brera) or BMW Serija 1 E82/E88?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (Brera) makes 191 kW (260 hp) (3.2 JTS V6 Q4); the strongest BMW Serija 1 E82/E88 225 kW (306 hp) (135i).

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