The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 38,900
€ 69,800
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘ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 8 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the BMW M3.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
1422
1828
1975
1447
1817
2005
1828 mm
Width
1817 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1422 mm
Height
1447 mm
2700
4660
2761
4580
4660 mm
Length
4580 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
939 A.000
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3195 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
322 NM
400 NM
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
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
6.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
6.31 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
26 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
69 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
390 mi
Range
329 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
329 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).
225.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
260 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
