The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 29,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is 4 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55.9
68.1
74.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.1 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
166.3
105.9
170.2
166.3 in
Length
170.2 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Typ 937
Generation
F21
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 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AR 32310
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d BluePerformance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
419 mi
Range
751 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
