The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)

€ 31,900
BMW 318d (10 - 11) BMW 318d
€ 34,400
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V.
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
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 318d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
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 2.2 JTS 16V
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 318d (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.97 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)

General

BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Performance

BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.3 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 318d
52 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
843 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 318d
843 mi
473 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 318d
92.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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