The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 33,400
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 318i.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318i
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
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318i
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.24 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318i
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
939 A9.000
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.41 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
604 mi
Range
731 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
604 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
148.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 318i
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
