The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 38,900
€ 130,000
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3 CRT
56
72
77.8
55.7
71.5
78.9
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56 in
Height
55.7 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
181.7
183.5 in
Length
181.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3 CRT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.41 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3 CRT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3 CRT
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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3 CRT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
390 mi
Range
308 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
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).
240.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
