The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)
€ 25,200
€ 29,800
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 8V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 316d
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 8V
BMW 316d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.13 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 316d
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 316d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
939 A1.000
Engine Code
N47-D20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 316d
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
737 mi
Range
843 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d
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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 316d
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
