The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 24,900
€ 29,500
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 14 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d DPF
1422
1828
1975
1421
1817
1989
1828 mm
Width
1817 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1422 mm
Height
1421 mm
2700
4660
2760
4520
4660 mm
Length
4520 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d DPF
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.99 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d DPF
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
939 A4.000
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 318d DPF
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
280 NM
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
12.54 kg/bhp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
572 mi
Range
677 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
115.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
