The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 29,000
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 2.0 JTDM 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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 2.0 JTDM 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.79 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
939 B3.000
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.54 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
424 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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