The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 32,000
€ 24,900
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.01 %
General
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
161 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
20.4 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
41 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
665 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 320d DPF
665 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
144 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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
