The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 26,700
€ 29,500
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 14 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
1422
1828
1975
1421
1817
1989
1828 mm
Width
1817 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1422 mm
Height
1421 mm
2700
4660
2760
4520
4660 mm
Length
4520 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.39 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
939 B4.000
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 318i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
350 NM
190 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
11.68 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318i
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
853 mi
Range
611 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
