The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 34,400
€ 30,000
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 318d DPF
56
72
77.8
55.9
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
106.3
183.5
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 318d DPF
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 318d DPF
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
939 A5.000
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 318d DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
473 mi
Range
807 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
807 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 318d DPF
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
