The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 33,300

€ 26,300

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.8 MPI 16V.
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
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 1.8 MPI 16V
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %

General
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
E91
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
939 A4.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
168 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.12 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
20.14 lb/hp
24.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
35 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
584 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW 320i Touring
584 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
127 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
127 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
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