The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
€ 25,100

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€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.1
74.6
68.9 in
Width
68.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
100.2
166.3
166.4 in
Length
166.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %

General
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
E87
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
398 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft