The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 36,600
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW M3.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW M3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
183.5 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW M3
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.32 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW M3
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW M3
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
939 A9.000
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW M3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.41 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
33 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
604 mi
Range
316 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
604 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
235 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
148.1 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data