The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 24,900
€ 40,000
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d
56
72
77.8
56.5
71.9
81.4
72 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
183.5
112.2
185.4
183.5 in
Length
185.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.57 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d
Typ 939
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
939 A4.000
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
572 mi
Range
592 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
592 mi
BMW 318d
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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
