The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 30,800

€ 25,600

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 316i is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
56.3
71.3
80
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182
106.3
183.5
182 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.81 %

General
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
939 A1.000

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
107 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data