The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 40,100
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 2.7 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1429
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
1811
2031
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
1828
1975
1811 mm
Width
1828 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1429 mm
Height
1422 mm
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
2810
4633
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
2700
4660
4633 mm
Length
4660 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2155 kg
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
10.71 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

General

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 bhp
197 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
220 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.19 kg/bhp
8.53 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 318i
56 mpg
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
162.5 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data