The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 117,600
 BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 29,000
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 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 CS.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 CS
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 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 (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 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 CS
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.71 %
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 CS
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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 CS
135 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
439 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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