The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

€ 29,500
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 318i
€ 26,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V.
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 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 Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.38 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

General

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 318i
611 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 318i
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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