The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 34,000
€ 43,300
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.3
71.3
80
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182
106.3
183.5
182 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
General
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
BMW 316d
29.11 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 316d
55 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
824 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 316d
824 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 316d
88.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
