The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 38,900
€ 66,000
€ 38,900
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW M3.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
56
72
77.8
57
71.5
78.9
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56 in
Height
57 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
180.3
183.5 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.86 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 M3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
939 A.000
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
390 mi
Range
316 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
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).
235 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
