The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 31,100

€ 42,100

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 TBi 16V is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 320i Touring.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i Touring
56
72
77.8
56.5
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.5 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 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.18 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i Touring
Typ 939
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
939 B1.000
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring
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17.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
17.4 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
544 mi
Range
548 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
544 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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