The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
€ 35,100

€ 26,400

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125i is 4 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.1
74.6
69.5 in
Width
68.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 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 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.2 %

General
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
F20
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
937 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
151 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.77 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
505 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
5
Doors
3
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