The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 41,100
€ 24,900
€ 41,100
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 325d is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
56.3
71.3
80
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 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 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.79 %
General
BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
152 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
723 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 325d
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
