The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
€ 30,500
€ 31,100
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TBi 16V.
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 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 1.8 TBi 16V
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
▶ REPLAY
26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.4 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.65 lb/hp
17.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
29 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
483 mi
Range
544 mi
BMW 318i Touring
483 mi
544 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
153.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 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
