The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 33,800

€ 34,300

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 318d is 3.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1429
1811
2031
1422
1828
1975
1811 mm
Width
1828 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1429 mm
Height
1422 mm
2810
4624
2700
4660
4624 mm
Length
4660 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.54 %

General
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
939 A9.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d
141 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
320 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
132 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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10.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 kg/bhp
BMW 318d
10.53 kg/bhp
8.06 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 318d
66 mpg
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
824 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 318d
824 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data