The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
€ 29,700
€ 42,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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
178.4
183.5 in
Length
178.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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 330d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 330d BluePerformance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
557 mi
Range
665 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
665 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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
