The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 35,600
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the BMW 318i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
1422
1828
1975
1429
1811
2031
1828 mm
Width
1811 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1422 mm
Height
1429 mm
2700
4660
2810
4633
4660 mm
Length
4633 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.67 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
939 A4.000
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 318i
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
220 NM
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
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318i
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
572 mi
Range
746 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
746 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).
94.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
