The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 27,300
BMW 318i (07 - 08) BMW 318i
€ 29,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 TBi 16V.
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
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 318i (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
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 TBi 16V
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 318i (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

General

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Performance

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 318i
40 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW 318i
664 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 318i
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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