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BMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007 630ivsAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6

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

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BMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007

630i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    886 km
    551 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630iAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
97.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
886km551mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,374mm54in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
300L
Max trunk volume-
610L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
260g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630iAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i6,700 rpm2,750-3,000 rpm6,950 rpm
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630iAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
272 hp
203 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i has 12 hp more than Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 and BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i6.2 s
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6: 3.1 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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
886 km
551 mi
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
636 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
272 hp
203 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i 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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.0 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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630iAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 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
886 km
551 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
-
260 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630iAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 250 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 2 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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