The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 36,900

€ 42,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 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 325i Touring.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325i 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 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325i Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.52 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325i Touring
Typ 939
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
939 A5.000
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325i Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
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19.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
19.02 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
473 mi
Range
472 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
472 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
BMW 325i 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