The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15)
€ 26,300
€ 31,400
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 316i Touring.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 316i Touring
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 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 316i Touring
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 316i Touring
Typ 939
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 316i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i Touring
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 316i Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 316i Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
632 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
632 mi
BMW 316i Touring
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 316i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft

















