The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 24,900

€ 53,600

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 3.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1422
1828
1975
1429
1811
2031
1828 mm
Width
1811 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1422 mm
Height
1429 mm
2700
4660
2810
4624
4660 mm
Length
4624 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
15.61 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
335 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
450 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
48 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
572 mi
Range
600 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
390 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data