The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 41,700

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325d Touring
56
72
77.8
55.8
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.8 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
178.2
183.5 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325d Touring
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.12 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325d Touring
Typ 939
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
939 A4.000
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Touring
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325d Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
18.43 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
557 mi
Range
611 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft