Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125ivsAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

2.4 JTDM

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
218hp163kW
210hp157kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
96.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
147mm6in
-
Trunk volume
370L
300L
Max trunk volume-
610L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
70L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDMPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
35.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i has 8 hp more than Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
1,575 kg
3,472 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6.4 s
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
671 km
417 mi
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
1,029 km
640 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
218 hp
163 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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