The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
€ 26,100
€ 19,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 BMW 118i is 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120.
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.8
68.1
74.6
68.8 in
Width
68.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
104.7
166.9
100.2
166.3
166.9 in
Length
166.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.12 %
General
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
E81
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Performance
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Environmental Impact
125 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft
