The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 32,700
 BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 320d DPF
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 320d DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320d DPF
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320d DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320d DPF
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320d DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
790 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320d DPF
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