The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 41,200
€ 29,500
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d DPF
56
72
77.8
55.9
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d DPF
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.69 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d DPF
Typ 939
Generation
E90
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 DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
939 A.000
Engine Code
M47-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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
376 mi
Range
677 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
