The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 33,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 318i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
56
72
77.8
56.3
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
939 A4.000
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
731 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
