The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
€ 31,900
€ 29,000
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.78 %
General
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
939 B3.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Performance
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.3 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 318d
52 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
843 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 318d
843 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
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 318d
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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