The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
BMW M140i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.1
74.6
69.5 in
Width
68.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
100.2
166.3
170.2 in
Length
166.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.95 %

General
BMW M140i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
F20
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW M140i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
BMW M140i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft