The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 37,900
€ 25,600
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 8V Eco is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
BMW 320i
56
72
77.8
56.3
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
BMW 320i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
BMW 320i
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 Eco
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
207 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
BMW 320i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29.05 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
45 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
836 mi
Range
678 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
836 mi
678 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
107 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 Eco
107 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
