The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08)
€ 28,500

€ 21,100

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 120d is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF.
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.8
68.1
74.6
68.9 in
Width
68.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 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 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.6 %

General
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
E87
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
Performance
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
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