The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 35,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 3.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the BMW 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
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
4624
4660 mm
Length
4624 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.34 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
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 320i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 320i
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
270 NM
BMW 320i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
8.26 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 320i
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
572 mi
Range
632 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
632 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
