The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 38,900
€ 37,800
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325d
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
178.4
183.5 in
Length
178.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325d
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 325d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
939 A.000
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
390 mi
Range
665 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325d
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
