The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 24,900
€ 26,800
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 318i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
BMW 318i
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
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %
General
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
536 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 318i
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
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
