The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)

€ 25,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 35,500
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11) BMW 320d BluePerformance
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

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 320d BluePerformance.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
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 320d BluePerformance
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.85 %
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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 320d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d BluePerformance

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
120 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
807 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
807 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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