The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 43,300
€ 33,800
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 320i.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
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 320i
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.49 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
939 A.000
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.68 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
354 mi
Range
575 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
229.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i
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
