The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 26,600
€ 38,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V 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 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325xi Touring
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.43 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325xi Touring
Typ 939
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325xi Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
939 A1.000
Engine Code
N53-B30
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325xi Touring
119 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.98 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
725 mi
Range
490 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
725 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
123.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
