The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 30,800
€ 41,200
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 BMW 316i is 3.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 316i
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
4624
2700
4660
4624 mm
Length
4660 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.17 %
General
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3195 CC
134 bhp
at 4350 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 316i
134 bhp
256 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 316i
220 NM
322 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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11.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
BMW 316i
11.04 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 316i
49 mpg
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
642 mi
Range
376 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
216 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
