Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i (105 Hp) & Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (120 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model: | 3 Series | 159 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46) | 159 Sportwagon |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (105 Hp) | 1.9 JTDM 8V (120 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.3 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 159 g/km | |
| Power: | 105 hp | 120 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 192 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.4 sec | 10.9 sec |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B19 | 939A1000 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 1910 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l | 7.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 18.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1828 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1417-1422 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1481 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1488 mm | 1555 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1000 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 960 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 445 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1235 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent multi-link |
| Max weight: | 1782 kg | 2080 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1285 kg | 1530 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 60 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7 J x 16 |