The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 33,400
€ 25,600
€ 33,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 318i is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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
182.4
106.3
183.5
182.4 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.13 %
General
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 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
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 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
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
