The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 28,900
€ 25,200
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 14 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1421
1817
1989
1422
1828
1975
1817 mm
Width
1828 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1421 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4520
2700
4660
4520 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.79 %
General
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four petrol 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
127 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
180 NM
280 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
128 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
11.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.54 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
495 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
