The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 25,200
€ 41,200
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 8V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325i
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 8V
BMW 325i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
939 A1.000
Engine Code
N53-B30
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
737 mi
Range
477 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
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).
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
