The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320i (07 - 08)
€ 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 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
56
72
77.8
55.9
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
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 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 320i
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
642 mi
BMW 320i
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).
115.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
