The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)
€ 24,900
€ 46,700
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 340i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 340i
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
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 340i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.04 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 340i
Typ 939
Generation
F30
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 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
939 A4.000
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 340i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 340i
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
504 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
504 mi
BMW 340i
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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
