The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 34,400
€ 71,800
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 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 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW M3
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 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW M3
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.69 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW M3
Typ 939
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
939 A5.000
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW M3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
473 mi
Range
424 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
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).
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 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
