The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 19,700
€ 24,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 118i
56.8
68.1
74.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.1 in
Width
68.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
166.3
104.7
166.9
166.3 in
Length
166.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 118i
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.07 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 118i
Typ 937
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AR 32104
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
108 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
24.19 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
29 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
455 mi
Range
540 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
455 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
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).
115.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
155.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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
