The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 29,700
€ 34,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 TBi 16V is 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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 TBi 16V
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
703 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
