The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 41,200

€ 75,700

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
56
72
77.8
56.1
73.9
80.2
72 in
Width
73.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
183.5
110.7
183.9
183.5 in
Length
183.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.96 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
Typ 939
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
939 A.000
Engine Code
S55-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
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
376 mi
Range
449 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
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).
157.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 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
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data