The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 25,200
€ 40,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 8V is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320i
56
72
77.8
56.5
71.9
81.4
72 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
183.5
112.2
185.4
183.5 in
Length
185.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320i
Typ 939
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
939 A1.000
Engine Code
B48-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
737 mi
Range
667 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
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).
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
