The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 36,300
€ 37,900
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V is 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
56
72
77.8
56.5
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.5 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 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
939 A2.000
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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23.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.39 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
613 mi
Range
583 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
613 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
146.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
