The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 34,900
€ 38,900
€ 34,900
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 BMW 320d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
55.9
71.5
78.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
General
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
175 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
19.15 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
44 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
702 mi
Range
390 mi
BMW 320d DPF
702 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
111 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 320d DPF
111 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
