The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 36,800
€ 24,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.2 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1434
1811
2031
1422
1828
1975
1811 mm
Width
1828 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1434 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 1.8 MPI 16V
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.01 %
General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.23 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 320i
42 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
548 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 320i
548 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
