The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
€ 33,400

€ 19,700

€ 33,400
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 slightly. The BMW 120d is 4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120.
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.8
68.1
74.6
69.5 in
Width
68.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
105.9
170.2
100.2
166.3
170.2 in
Length
166.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.7 %

General
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
F20
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Performance
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.66 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
769 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 120d
86.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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