The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 35,400
€ 34,200
€ 35,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
56.3
71.3
80
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182
106.3
183.5
182 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.46 %
General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 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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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 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
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
