The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,400
€ 38,900
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V is 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 320i
56
72
77.8
56.5
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
182
183.5 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 320i
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.87 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 320i
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
939 A5.000
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 320i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
473 mi
Range
583 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
