The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 29,700
€ 52,800
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
56
72
77.8
56.3
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
182
183.5 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
557 mi
Range
600 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
