The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 38,900
€ 42,200
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 328i.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 328i
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
183.5 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 328i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 328i
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 328i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
939 A.000
Engine Code
N20-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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 328i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
390 mi
Range
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
557 mi
BMW 328i
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).
127 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
