The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 320i Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 40,300

€ 38,200

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 320i Touring.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i Touring
56
72
77.8
56.3
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
182
183.5 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.29 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i Touring
Typ 939
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
939 A.000
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i Touring
154 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring
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14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.34 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
386 mi
Range
611 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
386 mi
611 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
210.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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