The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 24,900
€ 48,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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 330d.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 330d
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 330d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.35 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 330d
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 330d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
572 mi
Range
681 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d
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).
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
