The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 49,200
 BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 340i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 340i
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
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 TBi 16V
BMW 340i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 340i
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
939 B1.000
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 340i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 340i
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
460 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
460 mi
BMW 340i
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).
145.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 340i
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