The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 31,600
€ 34,200
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i 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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 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 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.68 %
General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.96 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
611 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 320i
611 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 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
