The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 28,300
€ 35,700
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V.
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
55.8
71.5
78.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.8 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
E91
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade 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 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.13 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
31 mpg
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
515 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 318i Touring
515 mi
468 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
144 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
