The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
€ 34,300
		
					 
					€ 29,000
					
					 
					€ 34,300
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 29,000
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's  5.1 inches shorter,  0.4 inches narrower and  0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
				
				BMW 320d
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
				55.9
							
							71.5
							
							78.3
							
						56
							
							72
															
							77.8
							
						71.5 in
					Width
					72 in
				78.3 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					77.8 in
				55.9 in
					Height
					56 in
				108.7
							
							178.4
							
						106.3
							
							183.5
							
						178.4 in
					Length
					183.5 in
				108.7 in
					Wheelbase
					106.3 in
				Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
				3296 lb
					Curb Weight
					3450 lb
				4277 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4497 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								154 lb
									4.46 %
								 
								General
BMW 320d
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
				E90
	
					Generation
					Typ 939
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Rear-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
BMW 320d
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
939 B3.000

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Power
					168 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					BMW 320d
						181 hp
						168 hp
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
					280 lb‑ft
						at 1900 rpm
					Max. Torque
					266 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					BMW 320d
						280 lb‑ft
						266 lb‑ft
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
					Performance
BMW 320d
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
				
							
							
							146 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							135 mph
						
					7.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.8 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
341 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								BMW 320d
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
400 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
						18.21 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					20.54 lb/hp
						
				BMW 320d
						18.21 lb/hp
						20.54 lb/hp
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						50 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						44 mpg
						
					
				BMW 320d
						50 mpg
						44 mpg
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
					40 mpg
					city
					34 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					No data
						
				16.1 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					18.5 gal
						807 mi
					Range
					821 mi
				BMW 320d
						807 mi
						821 mi
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
					Environmental Impact
	
				96.7 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).
109.1 kWh
						
				BMW 320d
						96.7 kWh
						109.1 kWh
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				201 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					224 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				981 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1047 lb
				13 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					11.5 cu ft
				









No data
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					No data
				



















