The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)
€ 24,900
€ 33,000
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 320si.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320si
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 320si
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320si
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 320si
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N45
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N45-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
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
171 hp
BMW 320si
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320si
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320si
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 320si
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
440 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
440 mi
BMW 320si
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).
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 320si
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 320si
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
