The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 26,700
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 40,000
 BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 26,700
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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
183.5 in
Length
185.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
939 B4.000
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
25.75 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
46 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
667 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
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).
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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