The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 34,200
€ 31,100
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.38 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
939 A2.000
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
737 mi
Range
593 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
125 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
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
