The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

€ 26,700
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 75,700
 BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V 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.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
183.5 in
Length
183.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.27 %
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
939 B4.000
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
25.75 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
46 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
449 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
157.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data