The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)

€ 40,000
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
182.4 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.55 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)

General

BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

 REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.57 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 320i
703 mi
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 320i
100.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data