The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 38,900

€ 39,800

€ 38,900
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 2.7 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the BMW 318d.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
1422
1828
1975
1434
1811
2031
1828 mm
Width
1811 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1422 mm
Height
1434 mm
2700
4660
2810
4633
4660 mm
Length
4633 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.48 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
939 A.000
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3195 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 318d
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
322 NM
320 NM
BMW 318d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
6.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
6.31 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
26 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 318d
17 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
69 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
390 mi
Range
787 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
260 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data