The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,200
€ 28,900
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 318i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.78 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 318i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
939 A1.000
Engine Code
N46-B20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 318i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
737 mi
Range
495 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
495 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).
149.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
