The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 117,600
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3 CS.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW M3 CS
56
72
77.8
56.1
73.9
80.2
72 in
Width
73.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
183.5
110.7
183.9
183.5 in
Length
183.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW M3 CS
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.31 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW M3 CS
Typ 939
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
939 A1.000
Engine Code
S55-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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW M3 CS
120 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
737 mi
Range
439 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
