The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 24,900
€ 38,600
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325i
56
72
77.8
55.9
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
178.4
183.5 in
Length
178.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.88 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
529 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
