The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
€ 33,800

€ 36,600

€ 33,800
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 12.9 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1421
1817
1989
1422
1828
1975
1817 mm
Width
1828 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1421 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4531
2700
4660
4531 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1720 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2195 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
14.24 %

General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four petrol 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
168 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
210 NM
400 NM
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
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.35 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.78 kg/bhp
8.35 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320i
42 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
575 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data