The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 43,300
€ 35,900
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 1.4 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
183.5 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 N47
939 A.000
Engine Code
N47-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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.68 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
354 mi
Range
824 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
229.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
