The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (15 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo (09 - 10)
€ 35,100

€ 35,600

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 Touring is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.66 %

General
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
F31
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
134 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
25.42 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
44 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 318i Touring
690 mi
630 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
102.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft