The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 34,300
€ 35,400
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V is 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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
183.5 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 320i
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.95 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 320i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
939 A9.000
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 320i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
639 mi
Range
632 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
632 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
