The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 26,800

€ 25,600

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V 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
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.73 %

General
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
939 A1.000

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
536 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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).
107 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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