The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 32,500
€ 41,600
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
55.8
71.5
78.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.8 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.27 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
E91
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
22.86 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
29 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
483 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 320i Touring
483 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
153.5 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
