The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 24,900
€ 69,800
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW M3.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW M3
56
72
77.8
57
71.5
78.9
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56 in
Height
57 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
180.3
183.5 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW M3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.11 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW M3
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
939 A4.000
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW M3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
329 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
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).
225.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
