The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 41,200
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 39,400
 BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325xi
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325xi
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
72
77.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325xi
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.96 %
BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325xi
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
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 325xi

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325xi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
376 mi
Range
495 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 325xi
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