The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 38,900
€ 42,500
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
56
72
77.8
56.5
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
939 A.000
Engine Code
B48-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320i
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
390 mi
Range
654 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
654 mi
BMW 320i
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).
108 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
