The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,100
€ 40,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 TBi 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 325xi 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
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 325xi Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.27 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 325xi Touring
Typ 939
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 325xi Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 325xi Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
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17.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
17.4 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
544 mi
Range
388 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
544 mi
388 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
191.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
151.6 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW 325xi 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
