The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

€ 31,700
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 320i
€ 36,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 31,700
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 320i 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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.24 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

General

BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
602 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 320i
602 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 320i
123.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
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