The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
€ 36,500

€ 36,600

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.5 %

General
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
939 A9.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
145 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.33 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
715 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 320d
715 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 320d
109.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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