The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 34,300

€ 35,700

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 325d DPF
56
72
77.8
55.9
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
106.3
183.5
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 325d DPF
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.61 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 325d DPF
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
939 A9.000
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 325d DPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
639 mi
Range
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW 325d DPF
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