The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 35,300

€ 38,900

€ 35,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 316d is 2.7 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1429
1811
2031
1422
1828
1975
1811 mm
Width
1828 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1429 mm
Height
1422 mm
2810
4633
2700
4660
4633 mm
Length
4660 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.43 %

General
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
939 A.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
3195 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 316d
114 bhp
256 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 316d
270 NM
322 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
13.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
BMW 316d
13.11 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 316d
72 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
61 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
908 mi
Range
390 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
260 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data