The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 24,900
€ 37,700
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 320d BluePerformance.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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
183.5 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
572 mi
Range
787 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
787 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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 320d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
