The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 35,400
€ 25,200
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 3.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1429
1811
2031
1422
1828
1975
1811 mm
Width
1828 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1429 mm
Height
1422 mm
2810
4624
2700
4660
4624 mm
Length
4660 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.86 %
General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
280 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
146 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.26 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 320i
48 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
632 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
