The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 17,600
€ 26,400
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d
56.8
68.1
74.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.1 in
Width
68.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
100.2
166.3
104.7
166.4
166.3 in
Length
166.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.61 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d
Typ 937
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AR 37203
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
545 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
