The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)

€ 34,400
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 36,500
 BMW 325xi (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325xi
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325xi
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
BMW 325xi (05 - 07)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325xi
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
939 A5.000
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325xi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
426 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325xi
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