The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 42,500
€ 25,200
€ 42,500
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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
56.5
71.3
80
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182.4
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.11 %
General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.55 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320i
41 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
654 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 320i
654 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
