The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 36,600

€ 39,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318d
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
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.44 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318d
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
939 A9.000
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.41 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
33 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
604 mi
Range
787 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
604 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
148.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data