The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. BMW 330i (08 - 11)
€ 34,200

€ 40,700

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 330i
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 330i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.96 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 330i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
939 A2.000
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 330i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i
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23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330i
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
737 mi
Range
529 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
529 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data