The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Touring Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 30,400

€ 30,500

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
BMW 318i Touring
56
72
77.8
55.8
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.8 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 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
BMW 318i Touring
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
BMW 318i Touring
Typ 939
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
BMW 318i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
939 B3.000
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i Touring
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
BMW 318i Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.65 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
21.19 lb/hp
26.65 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
45 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
836 mi
Range
483 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
836 mi
483 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
107 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).
153.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
107 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
BMW 318i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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