The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 42,200
€ 34,200
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 328i is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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
106.3
183.5
182 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.79 %
General
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 328i
127 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
