The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 41,200
€ 39,000
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325i
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 325i
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.15 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
939 A.000
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
376 mi
Range
483 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
216 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).
153.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325i
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
