The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 38,900
€ 26,800
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318i
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
939 A.000
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
390 mi
Range
536 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
536 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 318i
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
