The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 33,800
€ 24,900
€ 33,800
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 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 1.8 MPI 16V.
BMW 320i
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
178.4
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 1.8 MPI 16V
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
575 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
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
