The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 24,900
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d 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 1.8 MPI 16V.
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
55.9
71.5
78.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178.4
106.3
183.5
178.4 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
General
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.53 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
807 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 318d
807 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 318d
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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
