The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318d (15 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 37,300
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.69 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
V6 gasoline 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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 318d
14 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
376 mi
Range
885 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
885 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
216 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).
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
