The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 19,900

€ 27,300

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 TS 16V 120 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 120i
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 TS 16V 120
BMW 120i
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.54 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 120i
Typ 937
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 120i
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
118 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
108 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
23.82 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
29 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
393 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
455 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
155.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
BMW 120i
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