The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
72 in
Width
73.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
183.5 in
Length
183.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
Typ 939
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
939 B1.000
Engine Code
S55-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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
424 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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).
166.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data