The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 32,900
€ 41,600
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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
178.2
106.3
183.5
178.2 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.27 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
E91
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 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
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
18.94 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
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
575 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 318i Touring
575 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
128.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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
