The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d (09 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

€ 29,800
BMW 316d (09 - 11) BMW 316d
€ 26,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 316d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
178.4 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 316d (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.74 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

General

BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.53 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 316d
52 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
843 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 316d
843 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 316d
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data