The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 37,400

€ 37,900

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 Touring is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 318d Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 318d Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.26 %

General
BMW 318d Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
F31
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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 A3.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
141 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
24.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.55 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
52 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
787 mi
Range
544 mi
BMW 318d Touring
787 mi
544 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
164.6 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
92.5 kWh
164.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft